# AIMIM corporator arrested for sheltering Nashik case accused

2026-08-07T11:45:05+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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AIMIM corporator Mateen Patel was arrested on Friday for allegedly sheltering Nida Khan, an accused in the sexual harassment and religious coercion case at a TCS-linked BPO in Nashik. (One source says the arrest happened on Thursday.) The Nashik police’s Special Investigation Team (SIT) accused Patel of hiding Khan for 42 days before her arrest. He was produced before a court and sent to judicial custody until August 11. Patel denies knowing Khan personally, saying he only helped a family get a rented house. The case involves allegations of religious conversion and coercion, with some accused also booked under the SC/ST Act.

## Coverage

- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/aimim-corporator-held-for-sheltering-accused-in-nashik-religious-coercion-case-101786097098266.html>
- rediff.com <https://www.rediff.com/news/report/aimim-corporator-held-for-sheltering-tcs-conversion-case-accused-nida-khan/20260807.htm>

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