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New Indian Express
6 days ago
- New Indian Express
ED raids 14 locations linked to mastermind of illegal religious conversion syndicate
LUCKNOW: Seven days after registering a money laundering case, the Enforcement Directorate (ED), on Thursday, launched searches at 14 locations connected to Jalaluddin alias Chhangur Baba, the alleged mastermind of a massive illegal religious conversion syndicate in Uttar Pradesh. According to official sources, the ED carried out searches at 12 premises in Utraula area of Balrampur district in central UP and at two locations in Mumbai. The searches began as early as 5 am on Thursday. The probe follows suspected foreign remittances exceeding Rs 100 crore into nearly 40 bank accounts linked to Chhangur Baba and his associates. According to sources, the operation is based on documents and leads handed over to ED by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) which uncovered links to hawala networks and foreign funding during their earlier probe into Chhangur Baba's activities. ED's investigation has so far uncovered Rs 68 crore worth of transactions in 18 out of 30 bank accounts associated with the syndicate. Of this, Rs 7 crore of foreign funding arrived in just three months. This money came via hawala and money laundering routes from several countries. The gang allegedly used the funds to purchase bungalows, Fortuner SUVs, showrooms, and to organize grand religious events such as Urs celebrations at Chhangur Baba's shrine. Evidence of a building used as a terrorist training camp has also been recovered.
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Business Standard
6 days ago
- Business Standard
ED raids in UP, Mumbai in conversion racket case linked to Chhangur Baba
At least 14 premises, including 12 in Balrampur district and two in Mumbai, are being searched under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) Press Trust of India New Delhi/Lucknow The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday raided multiple locations in Uttar Pradesh and Mumbai as part of a money laundering investigation into an alleged religious conversion racket linked to 'Chhangur baba', officials said. At least 14 premises, including 12 in Balrampur district and two in Mumbai, are being searched under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), they said. The raids were launched around 5 am, along with a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) team, which was there to provide security cover to the ED officials. The federal probe agency recently filed a case to probe the activities and financial details of Jalaluddin alias Chhangur Baba, alleged to be a mastermind of an illegal religious conversion racket operating in Uttar Pradesh. Jalaluddin hails from Balrampur district, and his real name is Karimulla Shah. Jalaluddin, his son Mehboob and associates Naveen alias Jamaluddin and Neetu alias Nasreen were arrested by the UP Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) recently, and they are currently lodged in jail. Earlier, the ED said that Jalaluddin amassed funds worth about ₹106 crore, mostly from the Middle East, in 40 bank accounts linked to him and his associates. They alleged that Jalaluddin had established an "extensive network" that was operating from the premises of the 'Chand Auliya Dargah' in Balrampur where he regularly organised "large" gatherings attended by both Indian and foreign nationals. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
The Hindu
6 days ago
- The Hindu
ED raids in U.P., Mumbai in religious conversion 'racket' case against Chhangur Baba
The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday (July 17, 2025) raided multiple locations in Uttar Pradesh and Mumbai as part of a money laundering investigation into an alleged religious conversion racket linked to 'Chhangur baba', officials said. At least 14 premises, including 12 in Balrampur district and two in Mumbai, are being searched under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), they said. The raids were launched around 5 a.m., along with a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) team, which was there to provide security cover to the ED officials. The federal probe agency recently filed a case to probe the activities and financial details of Jalaluddin alias Chhangur Baba, alleged to be a mastermind of an illegal religious conversion racket operating in Uttar Pradesh. Jalaluddin hails from Balrampur district, and his real name is Karimulla Shah. Jalaluddin, his son Mehboob and associates Naveen alias Jamaluddin and Neetu alias Nasreen were arrested by the U.P. Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) recently, and they are currently lodged in jail. Earlier, the ED said that Jalaluddin amassed funds worth about ₹106 crore, mostly from the Middle East, in 40 bank accounts linked to him and his associates. They alleged that Jalaluddin had established an "extensive network" that was operating from the premises of the 'Chand Auliya Dargah' in Balrampur where he regularly organised "large" gatherings attended by both Indian and foreign nationals.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
UP to recover Rs 8.55 lakh demolition cost from conversion racket accused Chhangur Baba, aides
The Balrampur district administration will recover Rs 8.55 lakh from Jalaluddin and his associates to cover the demolition expenses of unauthorized structures built on government land. NEW DELHI: The Balrampur district administration will recover Rs 8.55 lakh from Jalaluddin alias Chhangur Baba and his associates for expenses incurred during the demolition of unauthorised structures built on government land, officials said on Monday. District Magistrate Pawan Agarwal said the encroachments were on plots 370 and 337 in Madhpur village near Utraula town. Despite being served notices to vacate within a week, the accused failed to comply, prompting a three-day demolition drive using eight bulldozers. 'Notices for recovery of Rs 8.55 lakh are being issued. If they fail to pay, legal action will be taken,' Agarwal said. The demolition came days after the UP Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) secured custody of Jalaluddin, the alleged mastermind of a forced religious conversion racket. He and co-accused Neetu alias Nasreen were arrested on July 5 and are in ATS custody till July 16. An ATS team also visited his mansion last week to collect evidence. Authorities said Jalaluddin's son Mehboob and another accused, Naveen alias Jamaluddin — both already arrested — were part of a network allegedly converting Hindus and non-Muslims to Islam. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath had earlier termed the accused's actions 'anti-social' and 'anti-national'.
India Today
14-07-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Chhangur Baba campaigned for gangster Atiq Ahmed, claims former BJP MP
Uttar Pradesh's self-styled godman Jalaluddin, alias Chhangur Baba, who was arrested for running a conversion racket, was a close aide of the late gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and campaigned for him in the Shravasti Lok Sabha constituency and even shared stage with him during the 2014 general elections, former BJP MP from the seat, Daddan Mishra, told India Today said that Chhangur Baba made repeated visits to Shravasti and recalled warning people about his activities back then, adding that those warnings went further accused Chhangur Baba of using religion as a means to mislead people. He said that such political tactics harm societal cohesion and pose a threat to law and order. Mishra has called for a thorough investigation into Baba's links with politicians and criminal networks. In addition to his political activities, Chhangur Baba, also known as Jalaluddin, is under investigation for allegedly running a large-scale religious conversion racket. The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has revealed that he financed over 1,000 Muslim men to trap Hindu girls under the guise of 'Love Jihad' and subsequently converted investigation has uncovered potential foreign funding sources, adding complexity to the case. Meanwhile, several girls who managed to escape from Chhangur Baba's influence have returned to their families in Lucknow, with some reporting threats from abroad, including Saudi Arabia and President of the Vishwa Hindu Raksha Parishad Gopal Rai took several of these girls to a press conference, allowing them to share their experiences publicly.- EndsInputs from Kumar KunalMust Watch
