India, April 17 -- Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday announced that the state government has sought the intervention of central agencies in probing the alleged sexual exploitation and forced conversion case that has surfaced in the Nashik Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) facility.

Calling the case "grave and deeply concerning", Fadnavis acknowledged the company's response, noting that "TCS has taken strong and timely action against those involved." He also asserted that strict action is being taken and that the investigation will go "to the root of the case."

"We will not spare anyone involved. No one will be shielded. We have asked central agencies to probe the matter thoroughly," he said, adding the incident appear...