ATS arrested Jalaluddin alias Changur, the kingpin of the conversion gang in Balrampur. Investigation into religious conversion and land purchases through funding from foreign accounts, including those in Dubai, has intensified.
Changur: A major case related to a religious conversion gang has come to light in the Balrampur district of Uttar Pradesh. The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has busted an organized gang involved in religious conversions, arresting four people, including Jalaluddin alias Changur. The gang is accused of converting Hindu women on a large scale through foreign funding.
Funding from foreign bank accounts, ATS gets important clues
The ATS has received concrete information about Changur's foreign bank accounts. Seven foreign bank accounts, including one in Dubai, have been traced under the name of Naveen alias Jamaluddin. Funds were being sent from these accounts to India for conversion activities. Currently, the ATS is deeply investigating the transactions in these accounts, which could reveal several other names.
Neetu alias Nasreen was the link in the funding
Changur's associate, Neetu alias Nasreen, was controlling the foreign funding. She decided which account to send the money to and through whom it should be spent. This fund was mainly used for religious conversion and the promotion of Islam. The investigation has revealed that this entire network was being operated in a planned manner.
Important documents received by the ATS field unit
The ATS's Ayodhya field unit had already summoned Changur, Neetu, and their daughter, Samale, with documents. But Changur dodged the agency and did not allow them to appear. The investigation revealed that the gang had also used the funds to buy land and invest in other properties.
Use of foreign funds in land purchase
Naveen, Neetu, and Changur purchased land in several places, including Madhupur and Utraula, through people like Mahboob, Mo. Sabroz, Ramzan, Rashid, and Shahabuddin. Now the ATS is trying to find out where the funding for these properties came from and the role of the people involved.
Utraula is called 'Mini Saudi Arabia'
A large population of the Utraula region works in the Gulf countries. Locally, it is also called 'Mini Saudi Arabia'. Taking advantage of this, Changur collected donations from abroad in the name of Islam and used them in conversion activities.
Attempt to gain a foothold in the local administration as well
The ATS investigation has also revealed that Changur had gained a foothold in the local police and administration. The investigation has also brought to light some names that were active in the meetings of the Peace Committee and worked as advisors in the family counseling center. The ATS is also keeping an eye on the role of such people.
Changur and Neetu are on ATS remand
The ATS had taken Changur and Neetu on a seven-day remand, the period of which is ending on Wednesday. During this time, the closed rooms of Changur's mansion located in Madhupur were also searched and necessary evidence was collected.
Arrest of other accused may happen soon
There is talk that after the remand period is over, the ATS may start the process of arresting the other named people included in the report. Documents have also been sought from about 20 people involved in land deals, building material supply, etc., related to Changur, Neetu and Naveen. Most have submitted the relevant records to the ATS.
