NGO abuse: CCTV clips of year to be scrutinised Police in Nagpur have announced plans to recover and analyze CCTV footage spanning a year from the office of Riyaz Fazil Qazi, the president of an NGO accused of sexual harassment, religious coercion, and defamation. The investigation, which includes a recent search of the premises, aims to gather evidence to corroborate allegations against Qazi and his sister organizations, which provide education to underprivileged children. The footage, covering July 2025 onwards, is expected to play a critical role in establishing a behavioral pattern linked to the accusations. Qazi, 48, was arrested late Saturday and remains in police custody until April 23. At least four women employees, including the 23-year-old HR and administration head, have accused him of summoning them to his cabin, disabling CCTV cameras, and making physical advances. The complainants also allege that Qazi coerced female staff to adopt Islamic practices such as offering namaz and observing roza, threatening them with adverse consequences if they refused. A survivor and her sister told police they resigned due to the hostile work environment and accused Qazi of operating a fake Instagram account to stalk and defame women staff. Senior police officials emphasized that the one-year CCTV footage, along with call records, digital evidence, and witness statements collected during the raid, will be vital in compiling a comprehensive case. Investigators face challenges in counseling survivors, many of whom are traumatized and hesitant to provide detailed accounts. To address this, police have deployed female officers to build trust and ensure confidentiality. The NGO, which claims to work for underprivileged children, has been operational for nearly 16 years.#nagpur #cctv #riyaz_fazil_qazi #ngo #maharashtra_anti_terrorism_squad
