Wipro Technologies Issues Statement After Ex-Employee Alleges Religious Harassment In Pune
Wipro Issues Statement After Ex-Employee Alleges Religious Harassment In Pune
The complainant alleged that a colleague, Shahina Rafiq, began pressuring her to convert to Islam from her very first day at the company.
Wipro Technologies has issued its first statement regarding allegations of religious harassment and forced conversion at its Hinjawadi office in Pune, asserting that it follows a “zero-tolerance approach” towards misconduct and has been fully cooperating with the Pune Police investigation.
“At Wipro, employee welfare, dignity, and respect are paramount. We maintain a zero-tolerance approach towards any form of misconduct, discrimination, harassment, or actions that compromise an individual’s fundamental rights and freedoms,” the company said in its statement.
The company further stated, “We have been fully cooperating with the authorities in this matter and have provided all relevant documents and information to the Pune Police. As the matter is currently under investigation, we cannot comment on the specifics of the case.”
The statement comes after a former Hindu woman employee lodged a complaint at Hinjawadi Police Station, alleging that she faced religious harassment and pressure to convert to Islam while employed at Wipro’s Hinjawadi campus. In her complaint, she named a colleague, Shahina Rafiq, accusing her of initiating the alleged coercion from the very first day of her employment.
The allegations were made public during a press conference held at Pune Patrakar Bhavan, attended by representatives of Hindu Janajagruti Samiti, legal counsel, and the former employee.
According to reports, the former employee has also served a legal notice to Wipro through her counsel, seeking reinstatement with continuity of service, back wages, and compensation of ₹50 lakh for alleged mental trauma and reputational damage. She has additionally demanded a formal written apology from the company.
