One more contagious Islam exertion. Not Nashik, Its Nagpur this time. The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and the local intelligent agencies, arrested 48-year-old Riyaz Fazil Qazi. The case, which came to light on April 18, 2026, follows a similar pattern of allegations recently reported in Nashik and Amravati. Amazon Brand - Myx Women's Schiffli Embroidery Ethnic Dress | Fit and Flare | Knee Length (Available in Plus Sizes)

Riyaz Fazil Qazi is running the "Universal Multipurpose Society" also connected with names like Fikar Foundation and Padhe Hum, Padhaye Hum in the Zingabai Takli area of northwest Nagpur. The NGO was established around 16 years before and apparently focuses on education and healthcare for poor children in slums like Mankapur.

The FIR was filed by 23-year-old girl who was the HR along with three more girls. The main allegations are sexual harassment in July 2024. Staff reported that he would often turn off CCTV cameras before indulging in physical advances or inappropriate contact, such as touching shoulders despite objections.

Employees were pressurised to adopt Islamic practices, including reciting specific prayers while observing fasts. Qazi also insisted on dress code which subscribes to Islam. Qazi had created the fake Instagram account to monitor the girls; he often abused the girls with derogatory terms like prostitutes and call-girls. Sovereignty vs. Autonomy: Why the Road to J&K Statehood Remains a Security Minefiel

Qazi was arrested on the night of Saturday, April 18. On Sunday, a Nagpur court remanded him to police custody until April 23, 2026.

Since, the case was of communal in nature and potential funding irregularities, the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has launched a parallel probe. Police are now tracking the 16-year history of the NGO. They are contacting former female employees who quit over the years to confirm if they were also victims of similar harassment or coercion. Digital Discipline: How the Opposition’s WhatsApp 'Whip' Derailed the 131st Amendment

The formal cases registered are Section 74, Assault or criminal force with intent to outrage modesty, Section 302: Hurting religious sentiments, Section 78(2): Stalking, Section 356(2): Defamation.

The pattern seems to be happening all across country, we have been witnessing different versions of Jihad, and what happened in Nashik, Amaravati and now in Nagpur, can be described as “spreading the new contagious infection of Islam”.