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
'Hugged, kissed HR head': Nagpur NGO chief accused of sex abuse, religious coercion of several young women An NGO in Nagpur has come under scrutiny after a woman working as its administration and HR head filed a complaint against its president, Riyaz Fazil Qazi, for alleged sexual abuse, religious coercion, defamation, and cyberstalking. The case, which was registered at Mankapur police station on Saturday, led to Qazi’s immediate arrest. Police invoked multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, including provisions related to assault, defamation, and cyberstalking, as part of the investigation. The complainant, a 23-year-old woman employed at the NGO since September 2023, alleged that Qazi harassed her on her birthday in July 2024. According to the FIR, after office celebrations around 1pm, Qazi allegedly called her to his cabin, hugged her against her will, and kissed her forehead, remarking, “I don’t want to leave you today.” She claimed she could not protest due to fear of losing her job. The survivor further stated that Qazi made repeated attempts to embrace her, including an incident where he allegedly disabled the CCTV camera before trying to hug her. She also accused him of touching her when she was alone and gathering information about her from others. Qazi is further alleged to have created a fake Instagram account combining parts of his and her names to monitor the movements of female staff and volunteers. The complainant’s elder sister, who joined the NGO as an assistant project manager in November 2025, was coerced into reciting prayers of a specific religion for safe travel during field visits, wearing full-body clothing, and offering prayers. The sister reportedly quit within two months after being subjected to these demands.#nagpur #mankapur_police_station #bharatiya_nyaya_sanhita #riyaz_fazil_qazi #ngo
Gangster Held After Live-In Partner Cries Rape at Gun-Point Nagpur: Raja Ghouse, a notorious gangster known for his violent crimes and terrorizing the underworld, was arrested in Chikhli, Kalamna, late Monday in connection with a rape case. The arrest followed a complaint filed by his long-time lawyer and current live-in partner, who accused him of sexually assaulting her at gunpoint. The survivor, a practicing lawyer who had previously represented Ghouse in multiple legal cases, lodged the complaint at the Mankapur police station. She alleged that Ghouse had threatened her with a firearm during the alleged assault. The case gained traction after the sessions court recently rejected Ghouse’s anticipatory bail plea, prompting him to go into hiding. A crime branch team led by senior inspector Vinayak Golhe tracked him down and apprehended him from a hideout. Ghouse, known as a sharpshooter, had evaded capture for months despite multiple legal cases against him, including four extortion complaints. His arrest marks a significant breakthrough in a case that has drawn attention due to the severity of the alleged crime and his criminal history. Ghouse has a long and violent criminal record, including a daring jailbreak from Lakhnadon prison in Madhya Pradesh. Along with his associates, he scaled the prison walls using bed sheets and cut through grills to escape. Police records indicate he has fired at law enforcement during encounters and continued to operate an extortion racket even while incarcerated, terrorizing businessmen and contractors in the region. Authorities claim Ghouse ran a well-organized network involving threats, intimidation, and targeted shootings. Despite being charged in multiple cases, he repeatedly evaded custody through escapes and legal loopholes.#raja_ghouse #mankapur_police_station #vinayak_golhe #lakhnadon_prison #kalamna
