Mumbai: After the allegations of forced religious conversions and sexual harassment at a TCS-linked BPO in Nashik, another similar incident has surfaced from Maharashtra, in which an NGO owner, Riyaz Kazi, has been arrested in Nagpur over alleged religious conversion and molestation within his organisation. The complainants include women who were working within the NGO itself, said police.
According to police, Kazi, who manages ‘Fikar Foundation’ and ‘Padhe Hum, Padhaye Hum,’ is accused of using these NGOs to exert pressure on women to convert to Islam, enforce Islamic dress codes, and compel adherence to specific religious practices. The complainants include women who were working within the NGO itself.
“We received complaints from some victims, based on which the accused has been arrested. The investigation is ongoing, and further action will be taken considering all aspects of the case,” police official said.
Authorities have also stated that if evidence emerges pointing to the involvement of other individuals or a larger network, strict action will be taken against all those found responsible.
The incident has rocked Nagpur, with the pro-Hindu groups demanding strict action in this case. Dr. Hemant Jambhekar, a leader of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, warned that such incidents would cause Hindu society to become increasingly radicalized, leading to grave consequences. He demanded that the government immediately ban the individual’s NGO and conduct an inquiry into the sources of its funding.
The incident has surfaced on the backdrop of allegations of forced religious conversions and sexual harassment at a TCS-linked BPO in Nashik. Nine FIRs have been registered in the Nashik case and a total of seven people have been arrested so far.
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