How ‘Gopal’ Became ‘Gulshan’: New Details Reveal Modus Operandi In TCS Conversion Case

Last Updated:April 17, 2026, 11:56 IST

The accused claimed he was targeted during a vulnerable phase and subjected to repeated conversations, videos and pressure aimed at altering his beliefs.

A two-year-old photograph recovered during the probe has added a new dimension to the TCS Nashik case, with investigators alleging it shows how victims were gradually influenced and drawn into religious conversion.

According to police sources, the image shows key accused Tausif Attar standing beside a man identified as Gopal (name changed). When the photo was first retrieved from the accused’s mobile phones, officers initially suspected that the man in the white cap could be another member of the group. However, further interrogation of Attar revealed that the individual was not an accused but an employee of the same IT company and an alleged victim who had been converted earlier.

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Investigators said the photograph appears to capture a significant stage in the alleged process, with the victim seen in changed attire and participating in religious practices.

Sources said the image showed that victims were gradually drawn into adopting new practices, including reciting religious texts and participating in rituals, as part of a sustained effort to reshape their beliefs.

Victim Statement Details Allegations

After recording the man’s statement, police said he shared detailed accounts of how he was allegedly approached and influenced over time. He claimed he was targeted during a vulnerable phase and subjected to repeated conversations, videos and pressure aimed at altering his beliefs.

The complainant had earlier said, “In March 2023, my father had a paralytic attack. At that time, I was facing a lot of family problems," adding that colleagues began speaking to him about their religion and encouraging him to follow certain practices.

He alleged that he was repeatedly told his faith was incorrect and that he would find solutions to his problems by adopting their religious practices. “At that time, I was mentally disturbed and therefore, I started listening to them. Through their contacts, they began sending me various videos. They tried to influence my beliefs," he said.

Pattern Of Pressure And Coercion

The victim further alleged that the pressure escalated over time, with attempts made to change his name and compel him to participate in rituals against his will. He also claimed that derogatory remarks were made about his religion and that fear was created regarding the safety of his family.

“They pressured me to change my name to a Muslim name and tried to convert me to Islam. I opposed them, but they still took me to different places for religious rituals and forced me to do things against my will," he said.

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Police said the photograph and the statement together point to what they described as a pattern of targeting, influence and coercion within the workplace. The investigation is ongoing, and officials are examining digital evidence and testimonies to determine the extent of the alleged network.

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