New Delhi, April 12 (IANS). Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Sunday said it has suspended the employees under investigation in connection with the Nashik case and is fully cooperating with the authorities.
Along with this, TCS said that the company has a zero tolerance policy against exploitation and further action will be taken depending on the outcome of the ongoing action.
India’s largest IT services exporter has come under the scanner after several FIRs were filed over alleged incidents of sexual harassment and religious conversion at its Nashik unit.
According to reports, a total of nine FIRs have been registered in this case. The controversy began in March when a woman accused her colleague of having a physical relationship with her after falsely promising marriage.
During the investigation, police received additional complaints, which led to the filing of eight more FIRs related to similar allegations.
In an official statement reiterating its “zero tolerance” policy towards any form of harassment or pressure, TCS said it took immediate action as soon as it became aware of the matter. The employees under investigation have been suspended and the company has confirmed that it is fully cooperating with law enforcement authorities.
The company further said that further action will depend on the outcome of the ongoing investigation.
So far, at least six employees have been arrested in this case. These arrests were made on the basis of intelligence received by the Nashik Police Commissioner’s office.
Meanwhile, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has taken cognizance of the development and described the matter as “extremely serious”. He also praised the prompt action of Nashik Police. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed for a detailed investigation.
–IANS
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