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TCS Nashik conversion row investigators trace a troubling chronology of coercion and rituals

India
Published on 25 April 2026
TCS Nashik conversion row investigators trace a troubling chronology of coercion and rituals

Friendship and sheer khurma were allegedly used as levers

Investigators probing an alleged religious conversion and harassment case involving a TCS employee in Nashik say five accused are now in custody. Police claim the accusations stem from a calculated “chronology” that began with friendship, included substance abuse through sheer khurma, and moved into psychological targeting and encouragement involving alleged black magic.

  • Police say five accused are in custody in the Nashik case
  • Investigators describe a planned “chronology” behind alleged actions
  • Claims include harassment, psychological targeting, and ritual encouragement
  • Alleged sheer khurma and friendship are cited as manipulation tools
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