Changur Baba confessed during ED remand that he received funding from Pakistan and Dubai. The role of associates in the conversion network has also come to light. Investigating agencies are now deeply investigating foreign links and assets.
ED: The difficulties of Jamaluddin alias Changur Baba, considered the mastermind of illegal conversions, are continuously increasing. The five-day remand of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) ended on Friday, but the revelations that came out during the interrogation have given a new direction to the investigating agencies. Changur's confession of receiving financial assistance from Pakistan, Dubai, and other foreign sources has not only widened the scope of the investigation but has also given the entire case the color of an international conspiracy.
Major disclosure in ED interrogation
According to sources, during the ED interrogation, Changur Baba admitted that the expenses of his Dubai trips were borne by his 'associates'. He admitted that his organization received crores of rupees in aid from abroad, although he tried to argue that this amount was spent on helping the poor. When the ED asked him for an account of these expenses, he kept giving vague answers. Sometimes he remained silent, sometimes he said that he did not have 'all the documents'. Investigating agencies suspect that this funding was being used in religious conversion programs.
The role of Neetu alias Nasreen and the game of property
It also came to light during the interrogation that several properties were bought by making Neetu alias Nasreen, who is considered an important member of this network, a front. Changur claimed that Nasreen was playing a leading role in the conversion program, and therefore investing in her name was part of the 'organization's strategy'. ATS and ED are both preparing to interrogate Nasreen separately now. Nasreen did not reveal much in the initial interrogation, but now with the ED having b evidence and documents, it will not be easy for her to answer.
The noose tightens on associates
The ED is now moving forward in the direction of identifying other faces involved in this network and taking them on remand. The most prominent name is Naveen Rohra, who is considered close to Changur. Naveen has already been arrested and an application has now been filed in court to take him on remand. The ED believes that Naveen is not only an important link in the funding but also has information about Changur's properties, which have so far escaped the attention of the agencies.
Foreign connections and vigilance of security agencies
Now it has become clear that Changur Baba's network was not limited to the country. It was revealed during interrogation that some organizations located in Dubai and the UAE were funding this entire conspiracy. UP ATS is now investigating in this direction as to through which means these organizations were sending money to India. Whether the Hawala network was used or money was sent in the name of fake NGOs through banking channels is being closely monitored.
Increasing number of victims and social concern
The social impact of this entire case is also rapidly coming to the fore. Dozens of victim families are reaching the office of the Vishwa Hindu Raksha Parishad every day, telling how they were forced to convert through enticement, fear, and deceit. Many victims have accused Changur Baba and his people of mental harassment and economic enticement. Now these complaints will be presented as evidence in court.
Judicial process and further action
Changur Baba's remand is ending on Friday and the ED will produce him in court and demand judicial custody. There is a possibility of interrogation even on the last day of remand, as the ED still wants clear answers to some questions from Changur. Along with this, the legal process is also going on for questioning Naveen Rohra, Neetu, and other associates. If documents and bank details related to them are found, then this case may take an even bigger form.
