Maharashtra Police apprehended Nida Khan ending a long manhunt
Nashik Crime Branch officials successfully arrested Nida Khan late Thursday night from a hideout in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. This development marks a major shift in the ongoing investigation into allegations of forced religious conversion and sexual harassment at a corporate unit in Nashik. Khan, who had been evading authorities for nearly twenty-five days, was tracked down following a coordinated effort by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) and local police.
Authorities utilised advanced technical surveillance to pinpoint her location in an apartment within the Kaiser Colony area. Her capture follows the recent dismissal of her anticipatory bail plea by the Nashik Sessions Court, which noted that her custodial interrogation was essential to uncover the depth of the alleged "brainwashing" activities. Investigating officers suggest that she played a central role in providing religious texts and influencing a female colleague under the guise of marriage through her brother, Danish Sheikh.
Legal Pressure and Corporate Action
Evidence presented in court indicates a structured attempt to change the faith of employees. The prosecution highlighted that Khan allegedly provided a burqa and specific religious literature to the victim. Furthermore, investigators are looking into potential international links, specifically exploring claims regarding plans to move the victim to Malaysia. This case has drawn significant attention across Maharashtra, where similar allegations of "corporate jihad" have previously surfaced in different urban industrial hubs.
Current Investigation Status
TCS has already suspended the employees involved, clarifying that internal channels had not received prior formal complaints. The SIT has now arrested a total of eight individuals in connection with this scandal. Khan remains in police custody as officers examine digital evidence and bank statements to determine if external funding supported these activities.
