A molestation case has been registered against Ramesh Dhanawade, identified as a Public Relations Officer associated with Reliance, following allegations made by a woman contractor in Raigad district. According to the complaint, the alleged incident occurred during a meeting related to the renewal of a civil works contract at the Reliance Estate Office in Bense on June 4, 2026. The complainant alleged inappropriate conduct during discussions concerning contract extension. Based on the complaint, Nagothane Police registered a case and initiated an investigation. Authorities have clarified that the allegations remain under investigation and have not been proven in court.
Reliance Public Relations Officer Booked in Nagothane Molestation Case: Woman Contractor Alleges Misconduct During Contract Renewal Meeting
A Reliance public relations officer has been booked by Nagothane Police after a woman contractor alleged molestation and inappropriate conduct during a meeting related to the renewal of a civil works contract in Raigad district.
Nagothane, Raigad: A molestation case has been registered against Ramesh Dhanawade, identified as a Public Relations Officer associated with Reliance, following allegations made by a woman contractor regarding an incident that allegedly occurred during a contract renewal discussion.
According to the complaint filed with Nagothane Police Station, the incident reportedly took place on June 4, 2026, at approximately 12:15 pm inside the Reliance Estate Office at Bense in Raigad district.
Police records indicate that the complainant had earlier received a contract from Reliance at Bense for the construction of a drainage line in the Jhotirpada area. The contract was reportedly due for renewal after the completion of its one-year term.
According to the complaint, the woman contractor was called to the office to discuss the extension and renewal of the contract. She attended the meeting accompanied by her mother-in-law and met the officer inside his office cabin.
Allegations Linked to Contract Renewal Discussion
According to the First Information Report, discussions initially focused on the extension of the existing contract. However, the complainant alleged that the conversation later took an inappropriate turn during the meeting.
The woman alleged that Ramesh Dhanawade suggested that the matter could have been discussed at a hotel rather than at the office and allegedly indicated that the contract renewal could be facilitated there.
According to the complaint, the accused allegedly held the complainant’s right hand and engaged in conduct that she considered inappropriate and insulting to her dignity.
The complainant stated that the alleged incident occurred inside a professional workplace, making the experience particularly distressing. The allegations have not been tested in court and remain subject to investigation.
Police officials have not publicly disclosed whether any independent witnesses were present inside the cabin at the time of the alleged incident.
Nagothane Police Register Case Against Ramesh Dhanawade
Following the incident, the complainant approached Nagothane Police Station and submitted a formal complaint detailing the allegations against Ramesh Dhanawade.
Based on the complaint, Nagothane Police registered Crime Register No. 101 of 2026 and initiated legal proceedings against the accused under relevant provisions relating to molestation and outraging the modesty of a woman.
According to police records, the case has been registered under Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 74 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
Law enforcement authorities stated that the registration of a case does not amount to proof of guilt and that the allegations will be examined through the investigative process.
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Investigation Underway in Reliance Officer Case
The case has attracted attention because the allegations concern a contract-related interaction involving a representative associated with one of India’s largest corporate groups.
Police sources indicated that statements, documentary records, and other relevant evidence may be examined as part of the ongoing investigation.
Officials at Nagothane Police Station are reportedly monitoring developments closely given the seriousness of the allegations and the professional setting in which the alleged incident is said to have occurred.
The investigation is being conducted by Woman Assistant Police Sub-Inspector Sanap, who has been assigned to examine the complaint, collect evidence, and record statements from relevant individuals.
No judicial findings have been issued in the matter so far. The allegations against Ramesh Dhanawade remain under investigation, and his response to the complaint was not immediately available at the time of publication.
Sprouts News will continue to monitor developments in the case and report further updates based on official records, investigative findings, and statements from the concerned parties.
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