Pune/New Delhi, June 4 (IANS). On the alleged allegations of pressure and forced resignation of a former employee for conversion, IT company Wipro on Thursday said that it has shared all the necessary documents with the Pune Police and is fully cooperating in the investigation of the matter.
The company said it is cooperating fully with the ongoing investigation and is committed to maintaining a safe and respectful workplace.
“At Wipro, the welfare, dignity and respect of employees is of paramount importance. We adopt a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of abuse, discrimination, harassment or actions that jeopardize the fundamental rights and freedoms of an individual,” the IT company said.
The company further said that the matter is currently under investigation, so we cannot comment on the specifics of the case. We are committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace for all of our employees.
This statement of the company has come after the complaint of a former female employee, who was posted as a project manager in its Hinjewadi office.
In the complaint lodged with the police, the woman said that she was made a victim of religious harassment and was pressured to resign by her superiors.
The complainant has further alleged that a female colleague repeatedly pressured her to convert to Islam, saying that it would improve her lifestyle and future opportunities.
She also alleged that the co-worker encouraged her to have an affair with a Muslim acquaintance and leave Hinduism.
The complainant claimed that despite raising the issue several times, no disciplinary action was taken against the colleague.
His lawyer Vivek Bhosale has alleged that his resignation was taken under pressure and in violation of established legal procedures.
The complaint has been handed over to the Hinjewadi police, who have issued a notice to the company demanding reinstatement, compensation and disciplinary action against those allegedly involved.
According to sources familiar with the matter, the case is not related to religious persecution.
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