Nashik TCS harassment case: SIT summons AIMIM's Mateen Patel for questioning
Synopsis
The Nashik TCS harassment case has taken a sharp political turn: the SIT has summoned AIMIM corporator Mateen Patel for questioning over alleged assistance to a key accused. This follows a 1,500-page chargesheet filed on 22 May — the first in nine FIRs — that names four accused, none of whom has received bail.
Key Takeaways
Nashik Police SIT has issued a summons to AIMIM corporator Mateen Patel from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar under Section 35(3) BNSS .
Patel is being questioned over alleged assistance to primary accused Nida Ejaz Khan .
A 1,500-page chargesheet was filed on 22 May before the Additional Sessions and Special Court, Nashik Road .
Four accused named: Danish Ejaz Shaikh , Tausif Bilal Attar , Nida Ejaz Khan , and Mateen Patel ; none granted bail.
A total of nine FIRs have been registered — one at Deolali Police Station , eight at Mumbai Naka Police Station .
Evidence includes seized identity documents and WhatsApp chat screenshots from the phones of both victim and accused.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Nashik Police has issued a formal summons to Mateen Patel, an All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) corporator from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, in connection with the high-profile workplace harassment case at the Nashik BPO unit of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), officials confirmed on Monday, 25 May. Patel has been summoned under Section 35(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) to be questioned over his alleged assistance to one of the primary accused, Nida Khan.
Key Developments in the SIT Probe
The SIT, operating under the oversight of Nashik Police Commissioner Sandeep Karnik, has made significant headway in the investigation. According to an official statement from the commissioner's office, the team has uncovered evidence pointing to the alleged forced religious conversion of the victim — an act investigators say caused offence to religious sentiments.
Investigators have also seized original documents reportedly used by the accused to alter the victim's name and identity. Additionally, digital and technical evidence, including WhatsApp chat screenshots retrieved from the mobile phones of both the victim and the accused, has been secured as part of the probe.
The 1,500-Page Chargesheet
On 22 May, the Nashik Police filed a 1,500-page chargesheet before the Additional Sessions and Special Court at Nashik Road. The chargesheet was filed in one of the nine FIRs registered against the accused — the first such filing since the investigation began.
The primary chargesheet was filed under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including Sections 61(2), 64, 68, 69, 46, 75, 319C(8), 299, 238, 249, and 3(5), as well as Sections 3(1)(w)(i), 3(1)(w)(ii), 3(2)(v), 3(1)(s), and 3(1)(k) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.
The four individuals named in the chargesheet are Danish Ejaz Shaikh, Tausif Bilal Attar, Nida Ejaz Khan, and Mateen Patel. None of the four has been granted bail, according to officials.
Background: How the Case Unfolded
The case originally came to light after allegations of systematic workplace harassment at the TCS BPO facility in Nashik surfaced publicly, triggering widespread outrage across Maharashtra. The first FIR, covering allegations of rape and offence to religious sentiments, was registered at the Deolali Police Station in Nashik. Eight additional FIRs were subsequently filed by TCS employees at the Mumbai Naka Police Station.
This comes amid growing scrutiny of workplace safety at large corporate campuses and the role of local political figures in such cases. Notably, the involvement of an elected AIMIM corporator has lent the case a political dimension that has drawn attention well beyond Nashik.
What Happens Next
Investigations into the remaining eight FIRs are ongoing. Police officials have stated that the probe is being conducted comprehensively to ensure justice for the victim. The filing of the detailed chargesheet is widely seen as a critical step that could set the stage for the trial to begin in the near future.
Point of View
Not just the criminal one — a move that will intensify pressure on the party. The 1,500-page chargesheet, filed in only one of nine FIRs, suggests the evidentiary trail is deep, but the pace of proceedings in the remaining eight cases will be the real test of institutional intent. The forced conversion allegation, if proven, carries implications far beyond Nashik: it touches on the intersection of workplace vulnerability and religious coercion that courts have been increasingly asked to adjudicate. With no bail granted to any of the four accused, the judiciary appears to be treating this as a case of serious gravity — but justice for the victim ultimately depends on how swiftly the remaining chargesheets are filed.
NationPress
10 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why has the Nashik SIT summoned AIMIM corporator Mateen Patel?
Mateen Patel has been summoned under Section 35(3) of the BNSS to be questioned about his alleged assistance to primary accused Nida Ejaz Khan in the Nashik TCS harassment case. He is one of four individuals named in the 1,500-page chargesheet filed on 22 May.
What is the Nashik TCS harassment case about?
The case involves allegations of systematic workplace harassment, rape, and forced religious conversion of a victim employed at the TCS BPO unit in Nashik. Nine FIRs have been registered — one at Deolali Police Station and eight at Mumbai Naka Police Station — following widespread outrage across Maharashtra.
What evidence has the SIT collected so far?
The SIT has seized original documents allegedly used to alter the victim's name and identity, and has retrieved WhatsApp chat screenshots from the mobile phones of both the victim and the accused. The 1,500-page chargesheet also references evidence of alleged forced religious conversion.
Who are the accused named in the chargesheet?
The chargesheet names Danish Ejaz Shaikh, Tausif Bilal Attar, Nida Ejaz Khan, and AIMIM corporator Mateen Patel. None of the four has been granted bail, according to police officials.
What happens next in the Nashik TCS case?
Investigation into the remaining eight FIRs is ongoing. The filing of the first chargesheet is seen as a key milestone that could allow the trial to begin soon. Police have stated that the probe is being conducted comprehensively to ensure justice for the victim.
