Professional rivalry and office politics were the driving forces behind the "false" sexual harassment and conversion allegations levelled against Tata Consulting Services (TCS) employee Raza Rafiq Memon, his family said here on Sunday, describing him as a "high performer".
Speaking to PTI, Memon's uncle Ayaz Kazi said the case was part of a coordinated "conspiracy" spurred by Memon's academic and professional performance.
Memon, currently in police custody till April 20, is among eight persons arrested after allegations of sexual harassment and pressure to convert emerged at a unit of TCS in Nashik.
He led the team that included both the complainant and prime accused Danish Shaikh.
Memon's family said the primary allegations are against Shaikh, and if he is guilty, then he must not be spared.
"However, the allegation against my nephew may be part of a coordinated conspiracy driven by academic and professional performance," Kazi said.
Memon hails from a humble background and topped an internal exam at the firm last year, which could have triggered jealousy among the other colleagues, the uncle said.
"He became a topper, and that didn't sit well with others in the company. This looks like a frame-up born out of office politics," he said.
Kazi described his nephew as "helpful," citing chats between the complainants and Memon that he said show he allowed them to leave early for their personal reasons.
Memon always obliged and would coordinate with the other team members, he...
Professional rivalry and office politics were the driving forces behind the "false" sexual harassment and conversion allegations levelled against Tata Consulting Services (TCS) employee Raza Rafiq...