Mumbai: Mumbai-based Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Sunday said it has suspended employees accused of sexual harassment at its Nashik office, reiterating its long-standing “zero-tolerance” policy against harassment and coercion of any kind.

The development follows allegations by eight female employees who accused senior colleagues of sexual and mental harassment, along with claims of forced religious conversion at the workplace.

Police have constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the complaints. So far, seven people, including a female HR manager, have been arrested in connection with the case.

Responding to the allegations, the company said, “TCS has a long-standing zero-tolerance policy towards harassment and coercion of any form. We have always ensured the highest standards of safety and well-being of our employees at the workplace. As soon as we were made aware of the matter in Nashik, we took swift action.”

The employees under investigation have been suspended pending enquiry, a company spokesperson said, adding that the firm is cooperating with local law enforcement authorities. Any further action, the company said, will be based on the outcome of the ongoing investigation.