TCS BPO Harassment Investigation Expands Amid New Evidence

TCS BPO Harassment Investigation Expands Amid New Evidence

Synopsis

Nashik police are investigating alleged harassment at a Tata Consultancy Services BPO unit. Social media chats suggest more employees may have faced similar misconduct but are afraid to report it. Seven of eight accused have been arrested. Complaints include mental and sexual harassment, and religious insensitivity. The probe is examining a larger conspiracy and awareness within the company.

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Mumbai: The Nashik city police, probing alleged harassment and coercion at a Tata Consultancy Services BPO unit, have uncovered social media exchanges suggesting more employees may have faced similar misconduct but are yet to come forward, senior officers told ET.

"These chats indicate the accused had discussed other coworkers," one of them said, requesting anonymity. "When existing complainants were questioned, they said several others may have faced similar harassment but have so far stayed silent due to fear of retaliation or job loss," the person added.

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