TCS Nashik case: New FIR registered, around a dozen under scanner, says BJP leader

The investigation into the alleged incident at the Tata Consultancy Services TCS facility in Nashik has intensified with a fresh First Information Report FIR registered and additional individuals coming under scrutiny Bharatiya Janata Party BJP leader Kirit Somaiya said that nearly a dozen names have surfaced in connection with the case indicating that the scope of the probe is expanding reported IANSMumbai Maharashtra BJP leader Kirit Somaiya visited Agripada Police Station to meet officials after an alleged harassment case involving a 19yearold employee surfaced in Mumbai following the Tata Consultancy Services case in Nashik pictwittercompUNGbWUy16mdash IANS ians_india April 27 2026Probe Gains Momentum Amid Political AllegationsSpeaking on recent developments Somaiya said law enforcement agencies are actively pursuing multiple leads and that the investigation is ldquogradually gaining momentumrdquo He also alleged that attempts were made to exert political pressure on the local police station during the early phase of the inquiry reported IANSAccording to Somaiya such pressure may have originated from individuals or affiliates linked to the All India MajliseIttehadul Muslimeen and the Samajwadi Party However he maintained that the investigation is now proceeding without interferenceHis remarks came after he visited Agripada Police Station in Mumbai to meet officials in connection with a separate alleged harassment case involving a 19yearold employee which surfaced following the Nashik TCS incidentMumbai Maharashtra On corporate jihad cases BJP leader Kirit Somaiya says ldquoAnother FIR has come to light and around a dozen names have also come to the notice of the police The investigation is gradually gaining momentum There were attempts to exert political pressure onhellip pictwittercomd9v5db8SHPmdash IANS ians_india April 27 2026ldquoAnother FIR has come to light and around a dozen names have also come to the notice of the police The investigation is gradually gaining momentum There were attempts to exert political pressure on the local police stationmdashwhether from AIMIM or the Samajwadi Partymdashbut the probe is now moving ahead swiftlyrdquo Somaiya told IANSGovernment Terms Incident lsquoVery Seriousrsquo Orders Detailed InquiryEarlier Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis described the incident at the TCS facility in Nashik as a ldquovery serious matterrdquo Speaking on April 17 Fadnavis confirmed that the state government has initiated a comprehensive probe to determine the nature and origins of the controversy reported ANIHe emphasised that authorities have been directed to go beyond preliminary findings and conduct an indepth investigation While refraining from commenting on specific allegationsmdashsome of which have been described in certain quarters as ldquocorporate jihadrdquomdashthe Chief Minister said strict action would be taken if any organised wrongdoing or conspiracy is established reported ANIAuthorities Aim to Establish Full Scope of IncidentFadnavis also acknowledged the role of TCS management stating that the company has taken cognisance of the issue and is cooperating with law enforcement agencies He noted that the companyrsquos leadership has condemned the incident and is assisting investigators reported ANIldquoThe incident that has occurred at the Nashik TCS facility is a very serious matter I would like to thank TCS for taking cognisance of it The company leadership has condemned it and is cooperating with the police We are trying to reach the root of the issue and are probing the matter thoroughlyrdquo he said reported ANI