UP ATS Cracks Rs 100 Crore Conversion Racket, Arrests Changur Baba
The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has dismantled a foreign-funded syndicate involved in illegal religious conversions, leading to the arrest of Jamaluddin, also known as Changur Baba. The syndicate allegedly used romantic relationships to coerce Hindu women into conversions and siphoned off Rs 100 crore for luxury acquisitions.
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Announcing the breakthrough, Additional Director General (Law and Order) Amitabh Yash outlined the syndicate’s operations, which allegedly weaponised romantic relationships to coerce Hindu women into religious conversion. One of the most disturbing cases involved a woman from Lucknow, Gunja Gupta, who was reportedly lured by a man posing as “Amit” and taken to Changur Baba’s shrine, where she was renamed Alina Ansari.
Investigators uncovered that the group ran a dual operation involving religious manipulation and large-scale financial fraud. Members of the network reportedly travelled to Islamic countries nearly forty times and opened over 40 bank accounts linked to shell organisations. An estimated Rs 100 crore was routed through these accounts, allegedly sourced from abroad. The funds were used to acquire luxury vehicles, real estate, and commercial properties across Uttar Pradesh.
Among those arrested was Neetu alias Nasreen, said to be a key figure in the group’s activities. The syndicate allegedly assigned financial incentives to each conversion, with women from Brahmin, Kshatriya, and Sikh backgrounds being “valued” higher than others. Those who resisted were reportedly threatened with fabricated legal cases. Authorities believe the operation was masked as a spiritual outreach. Jamaluddin is also said to have published a book titled ‘Shijra-e-Tayyaba’, which was allegedly used as a tool for ideological indoctrination.
The ATS continues to pursue the remaining suspects, including individuals identified as Mehboob, Pinky Harijan, Hazira Shankar, Sagir, and a person claiming to be a journalist, Amen Rizvi. Officials describe the racket as an organised and dangerous confluence of coercion, financial crime, and extremist propaganda. The arrest of Changur Baba is seen as a major victory in the fight against illegal religious conversions and financial fraud in Uttar Pradesh.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Changur Baba?
Changur Baba, also known as Jamaluddin, is the alleged kingpin of a foreign-funded syndicate involved in illegal religious conversions in Uttar Pradesh. He was recently arrested by the UP Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS).
How did the syndicate operate?
The syndicate used romantic relationships to coerce Hindu women into religious conversion. They also engaged in large-scale financial fraud, siphoning off Rs 100 crore through shell organisations and using the funds to acquire luxury vehicles and properties.
What was the role of Neetu alias Nasreen?
Neetu alias Nasreen was a key figure in the group’s activities, allegedly involved in the financial incentives assigned to each conversion and the threats made against those who resisted.
What is the estimated amount of money involved in the racket?
The estimated amount of money involved in the racket is Rs 100 crore, which was allegedly sourced from abroad and used for luxury acquisitions and financial fraud.
What is the current status of the investigation?
The UP ATS continues to pursue the remaining suspects, including individuals identified as Mehboob, Pinky Harijan, Hazira Shankar, Sagir, and a person claiming to be a journalist, Amen Rizvi. The investigation is ongoing.
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