AIMIM corporator arrested in Nashik TCS harassment case over alleged sheltering of accused

Nashik: The investigation into the Nashik TCS workplace harassment case has now turned attention to the period during which key accused Nida Khan was allegedly staying in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar while evading arrest. The Nashik Police Special Investigation Team (SIT) is examining how she arranged accommodation there and the people who may have helped her.Police suspect that former AIMIM corporator Mateen Majid Patel helped arrange a place for Khan to stay. Patel and the house owner, Hanif Sheikh, have been named as co-suspects in connection with the matter. Police have also examined Patel's mobile phone and are looking into information obtained from the device.Khan had remained away from the police after the case was registered in connection with allegations of sexual harassment, offensive remarks and pressure on female employees to convert their religion at the Nashik TCS office. Police later traced her to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar through technical analysis and other information gathered during the investigation.The case came to light in March 2026 after a female employee raised allegations against colleagues at the Nashik office. The investigation alleged that Raza Rafiq Memon had mentally harassed the complainant, while Khan and other employees were accused of assisting him.Nashik: Constitutional Economic Freedom Empowers Entrepreneurs, Drives Industrial Growth, Says Ramesh Patange The SIT is investigating nine complaints linked to the case. These include allegations of harassment and exploitation of female employees, outraging the modesty of women, hurting religious sentiments and mental harassment. TCS had suspended employees suspected of involvement after the allegations emerged.A major development in the case came in July when the Sessions Court granted bail to Khan. The Additional Sessions Court considered her health and the future of her unborn child while deciding the bail plea. At the time, she was five months pregnant. The court also observed that there was no apparent possibility of the accused influencing witnesses or destroying evidence.The police have completed a major part of their investigation and filed a chargesheet running to around 1,500 pages. The document reportedly includes details gathered about Khan's stay in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and the alleged assistance she received while she was away from the police.Nashik: Commonwealth Gold Medallist Leaves After Waiting Over Two Hours To Meet Raj Thackeray Investigators are now expected to examine the circumstances surrounding her accommodation, the people who were in contact with her during that period and any financial or communication links that could shed light on the case. Data recovered from Patel's mobile phone may also form part of the continuing investigation.The allegations against the accused are yet to be established before the court, while the SIT probe and judicial proceedings in the case are continuing.

Nashik: Significant action has been taken in the case involving the sexual harassment and forced religious conversion of female employees at the TCS company in Nashik. Former AIMIM corporator Mateen Patel has been arrested in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar for providing shelter at his home to the prime accused, Nida Khan. A non-bailable warrant had been issued against Mateen Patel after he failed to appear in court despite being served a summons. Subsequently, the Nashik police arrested him. Before this, the administration had demolished his illegal constructions, including his residence and office, using bulldozers. The Sessions Court had granted bail to Nida Khan in July. During the hearing on July 6, the Additional Sessions Court delivered this decision considering her health and the future of her unborn child, as she was five months pregnant. "No innocent unborn child should have to endure the hardships of prison or social stigma," the judge observed. Nashik: High-Tech Disaster Management System Planned Ahead Of Simhastha Kumbh The incident involving sexual harassment, offensive remarks, and pressure to convert under the guise of religious superiority against female employees at the Nashik TCS office came to light in March 2026. The investigation revealed that the prime accused, Raza Rafiq Memon, had mentally harassed the complainant, while Nida Khan and other colleagues had assisted him. The police have completed the majority of the investigation and filed a charge sheet. The court observed that there was no likelihood of the accused pressuring witnesses or destroying evidence. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has currently been constituted to conduct a thorough inquiry into the matter. The SIT is investigating nine separate complaints, including allegations of the exploitation of female employees, outraging the modesty of women, hurting religious sentiments, and mental harassment. TCS has immediately suspended all employees suspected of involvement in the matter. The arrest of Mateen Patel marks another significant milestone in the case. The police investigation is ongoing.

Matin Patel has been named in the chargesheet for allegedly providing refuge to Nida Khan, the main accused person in the sexual harassment matter.

AIMIM corporator Mateen Majid Patel was arrested by Nashik Police on Friday. He is accused of providing shelter to a former TCS employee and her family. The woman is facing sexual exploitation and religious harassment charges. Patel claims he only helped arrange rental accommodation for the family. His arrest has sparked political controversy and calls for action against AIMIM leaders.