Pressure to convert, forced exit: Wipro Pune ex-employee's charges against colleague
A former Wipro employee in Pune has accused her colleague of mental harassment, religious coercion and forcing her to resign. The company said it is cooperating with investigators and maintains a zero-tolerance policy on workplace misconduct. It also said the two women had no reporting relationship.
Weeks after several woman employees at a TCS facility in Nashik alleged sexual abuse and forced religious conversion, a similar case has surfaced in Pune, where a former Wipro employee has accused her colleague of mental harassment, pressure to convert to Islam and forcing her out of her job. Reacting to the allegations, Wipro said it is cooperating with investigators and maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards harassment and discrimination of its employees. The company also said the two women had previously been involved in a dispute during a conference call.
The woman, who worked as a project manager, has alleged she was subjected to sustained mental harassment by her Bengaluru-based colleague in Pune's IT hub of Hinjewadi. She claimed that another colleague allegedly pressured her to convert to Islam and enter into a relationship. According to her complaint, she was promised marriage and opportunities to settle abroad if she accepted the proposal.
According to a Wipro spokesperson, the woman named in the complaint was not in a reporting relationship with the complainant and the two were just colleagues. The complainant, who alleged that she was pressured to convert her religion, had resigned from Wipro in August 2025, the spokesperson said.
WHAT THE EMPLOYEE HAD ALLEGED
The employee claimed that she repeatedly rejected the advances of her colleague and reported the matter to senior officials. However, instead of receiving support, she allegedly faced retaliation within the organisation. Police have asked the accused to appear for questioning.
In her complaint, the woman alleged that company officials, including members of the Human Resources Department, colluded to force her resignation. She claimed her laptop credentials were changed without her knowledge, access to work systems was blocked and a resignation was submitted on her behalf.
"My laptop passwords were suddenly changed. My system was manipulated and a resignation was submitted without my consent. The harassment continued despite my complaints," she alleged.
The woman further claimed she was defamed within the company and subjected to pressure and threats that ultimately led to the loss of her job.
Following the incident, the ex-employee served a legal notice to Wipro through her advocates, seeking cancellation of the alleged forced resignation, reinstatement with full back wages, a written apology and Rs 50 lakh in compensation for mental harassment.
The Wipro spokesperson said an internal inquiry concerning disciplinary issues involving the complainant was underway at the time. The company also claimed that the two women had previously been involved in a dispute during a conference call. HRD officials have provided relevant documents and evidence to the police to assist with the ongoing investigation.
Meanwhile, Hinjawadi Police said that despite the investigation being underway for the past two days, the complainant has not yet submitted any evidence to support her allegations. Police officials stated that the inquiry into the complaint is continuing and that they remain in contact with both the company and the woman named in the allegations.
According to the police, Wipro has formally communicated with investigators and shared documents related to the case, the authenticity of which is currently being verified as part of the investigation.
WHAT POLICE SAID
Senior Police Inspector Balaji Pandhare of Hinjawadi Police Station said the complainant had accused her colleague of making objectionable remarks and pressuring her to resign.
"A project manager working with Wipro has approached us with a complaint against her female superior. We are conducting an inquiry into the allegations and examining what action the company has taken under the provisions of the POSH Act," Pandhare said.
He added that the accused, who is based in Bengaluru and manages work remotely, has been asked to appear before police for questioning.
Asked whether the complaint specifically involved allegations of religious conversion, Pandhare said the woman had alleged that objectionable remarks were made against her and that investigators were verifying all claims made in the complaint. "We are conducting an inquiry into the allegations and will provide further details once the investigation progresses," he added.
WIPRO RESPONDS
Meanwhile, the IT conglomerate has issued a clarification in the matter, claiming the woman named in the complaint was not in a reporting relationship with the complainant. The company also added that the two women had previously been involved in a dispute during a conference call.
"The woman named in the complaint was not in a reporting relationship with the complainant, and the two were just colleagues. The complainant, who has alleged that she was pressured to convert her religion, had resigned from Wipro in August 2025, a Wipro spokesperson said.
The spokesperson further stated that an internal inquiry concerning disciplinary issues involving the complainant was underway at the time. The company also claimed that the two women had previously been involved in a dispute during a conference call.
Furthermore, the tech major also said it maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards harassment, discrimination and any conduct that compromises an employee's rights and dignity.
"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 a statement.
The IT major said it has been fully cooperating with investigators and has shared all relevant documents and information sought by Pune Police.
"As the matter is currently under investigation, we cannot comment on the specifics of the case. We remain committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace for all our employees," it added.
Weeks after several woman employees at a TCS facility in Nashik alleged sexual abuse and forced religious conversion, a similar case has surfaced in Pune, where a former Wipro employee has accused her colleague of mental harassment, pressure to convert to Islam and forcing her out of her job. Reacting to the allegations, Wipro said it is cooperating with investigators and maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards harassment and discrimination of its employees. The company also said the two women had previously been involved in a dispute during a conference call.
The woman, who worked as a project manager, has alleged she was subjected to sustained mental harassment by her Bengaluru-based colleague in Pune's IT hub of Hinjewadi. She claimed that another colleague allegedly pressured her to convert to Islam and enter into a relationship. According to her complaint, she was promised marriage and opportunities to settle abroad if she accepted the proposal.
According to a Wipro spokesperson, the woman named in the complaint was not in a reporting relationship with the complainant and the two were just colleagues. The complainant, who alleged that she was pressured to convert her religion, had resigned from Wipro in August 2025, the spokesperson said.
WHAT THE EMPLOYEE HAD ALLEGED
The employee claimed that she repeatedly rejected the advances of her colleague and reported the matter to senior officials. However, instead of receiving support, she allegedly faced retaliation within the organisation. Police have asked the accused to appear for questioning.
In her complaint, the woman alleged that company officials, including members of the Human Resources Department, colluded to force her resignation. She claimed her laptop credentials were changed without her knowledge, access to work systems was blocked and a resignation was submitted on her behalf.
"My laptop passwords were suddenly changed. My system was manipulated and a resignation was submitted without my consent. The harassment continued despite my complaints," she alleged.
The woman further claimed she was defamed within the company and subjected to pressure and threats that ultimately led to the loss of her job.
Following the incident, the ex-employee served a legal notice to Wipro through her advocates, seeking cancellation of the alleged forced resignation, reinstatement with full back wages, a written apology and Rs 50 lakh in compensation for mental harassment.
The Wipro spokesperson said an internal inquiry concerning disciplinary issues involving the complainant was underway at the time. The company also claimed that the two women had previously been involved in a dispute during a conference call. HRD officials have provided relevant documents and evidence to the police to assist with the ongoing investigation.
Meanwhile, Hinjawadi Police said that despite the investigation being underway for the past two days, the complainant has not yet submitted any evidence to support her allegations. Police officials stated that the inquiry into the complaint is continuing and that they remain in contact with both the company and the woman named in the allegations.
According to the police, Wipro has formally communicated with investigators and shared documents related to the case, the authenticity of which is currently being verified as part of the investigation.
WHAT POLICE SAID
Senior Police Inspector Balaji Pandhare of Hinjawadi Police Station said the complainant had accused her colleague of making objectionable remarks and pressuring her to resign.
"A project manager working with Wipro has approached us with a complaint against her female superior. We are conducting an inquiry into the allegations and examining what action the company has taken under the provisions of the POSH Act," Pandhare said.
He added that the accused, who is based in Bengaluru and manages work remotely, has been asked to appear before police for questioning.
Asked whether the complaint specifically involved allegations of religious conversion, Pandhare said the woman had alleged that objectionable remarks were made against her and that investigators were verifying all claims made in the complaint. "We are conducting an inquiry into the allegations and will provide further details once the investigation progresses," he added.
WIPRO RESPONDS
Meanwhile, the IT conglomerate has issued a clarification in the matter, claiming the woman named in the complaint was not in a reporting relationship with the complainant. The company also added that the two women had previously been involved in a dispute during a conference call.
"The woman named in the complaint was not in a reporting relationship with the complainant, and the two were just colleagues. The complainant, who has alleged that she was pressured to convert her religion, had resigned from Wipro in August 2025, a Wipro spokesperson said.
The spokesperson further stated that an internal inquiry concerning disciplinary issues involving the complainant was underway at the time. The company also claimed that the two women had previously been involved in a dispute during a conference call.
Furthermore, the tech major also said it maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards harassment, discrimination and any conduct that compromises an employee's rights and dignity.
"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 a statement.
The IT major said it has been fully cooperating with investigators and has shared all relevant documents and information sought by Pune Police.
"As the matter is currently under investigation, we cannot comment on the specifics of the case. We remain committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace for all our employees," it added.
