An NGO in Nagpur Faces Allegations of Sexual Abuse, Cyberstalking, and Religious Coercion A prominent NGO in northwest Nagpur is under intense scrutiny after its president, Riyaz Fazil Qazi, was arrested on allegations of sexual abuse, religious coercion, defamation, and cyberstalking. The police arrested Qazi following an FIR filed by a 23-year-old woman who worked as the administration and HR head at the organization since September 2023. The complaint, registered at Mankapur police station on Saturday night, alleges that Qazi subjected her to repeated harassment, including unconsented physical contact and attempts to monitor her movements through a fake Instagram account. The case has triggered a broader investigation by intelligence agencies, including the state Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS), which is examining the NGO’s financial records, background, and potential ties beyond its stated social welfare activities. The FIR details multiple incidents of workplace harassment. According to the complainant, Qazi allegedly hugged and kissed her without consent during a birthday celebration at the office on July 18, 2024. She claimed she did not object at the time due to fears of losing her job. The complaint also mentions repeated attempts to embrace her, including an incident where he reportedly disabled the CCTV camera before trying to touch her. The woman further alleged that Qazi gathered personal information about her through colleagues and used a fake Instagram account to track the movements of female staff and volunteers. The allegations extend to religious coercion. The complainant’s elder sister, who joined the NGO as an assistant project manager in November 2025, is said to have been pressured to follow specific religious practices during field visits.#nagpur #mankapur_police_station #riyaz_fazil_qazi #ngo #anti_terrorist_squad
