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
Nagpur NGO Boss Accused of Sexual Abuse and Religious Coercion; Office Raided, Investigation Into 16-Year History Unfolds NAGPUR: A 48-year-old man accused of sexually abusing and coercing three employees through religious practices was arrested on Saturday night and remains in police custody until April 23. The individual, Riyaz Fazil Qazi, ran an NGO at Zingabai Takli, which focused on underprivileged children. Following his arrest, police conducted searches at his office in northwest Nagpur to investigate the NGO’s 16-year history, seizing documents, bank records, electronic devices, and other materials. Intelligence agencies and the Maharashtra anti-terrorist squad (ATS) are also conducting a parallel probe. Mankapur police senior inspector Haresh Kalsekar has been instructed to contact the charity commissioner to obtain details about the NGO’s registration, funding sources, and activities over the years. The investigation team is now reviewing the staff list, including former employees who left the organization. A senior official stated, “The probe will encompass women employees who left the organization in 16 years, why they quit, and whether they were harassed. We are trying to unearth what was happening inside the NGO.” CCTV footage from the NGO’s premises and seized electronic gadgets have been sent to a forensic laboratory to check for sexually explicit content or religiously sensitive material. The main complainant, a 23-year-old woman who served as the NGO’s HR and admin head, alleged that Qazi hugged and kissed her against her will, made her uncomfortable by insisting she adopt certain religious practices, unplugged CCTV cameras before embracing her, and created a fake Instagram account using parts of their names to stalk women employees.#nagpur #riyaz_fazil_qazi #zingabai_takli #mankapur_police_senior_inspector_haresh_kalsekar #maharashtra_anti_terrorist_squad_ats
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
