India, April 28 -- The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the case of alleged sexual exploitation and religious coercion linked to a Nashik-based BPO, associated with the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), on Monday opposed the anticipatory bail plea of absconding accused Nida Khan. The investigating agency told a Nashik court that her custodial interrogation was necessary to investigate alleged religious conversion links, overseas ties and financial transactions tied to the case.

During an in-camera hearing before additional sessions judge K G Joshi, special public prosecutor Ajay Misar argued that investigators had gathered "crucial leads" indicating Khan's alleged involvement in organised religious conversion activities. The court...