Pak-linked conversion racket busted in Agra, used online games to target Hindu girls
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Two Pakistan-based individuals, Tanveer Ahmed and Sahil Adeeb, are identified as the leaders of the network. They reportedly ran several WhatsApp and online groups from Pakistan. These groups shared and discussed religious materials.Investigators said that girls who converted from Hinduism to Islam were connected with Pakistan-based individuals who provided religious instruction and guidance. Some Kashmiri girls also played a role by linking others to Pakistan-based groups and promoting conversion.One of the key accused, Rahman Qureshi, managed financial transactions within the network. He was questioned by Agra police and central agencies.Investigators found that the network operated under the name 'DAWAH' and aimed to spread Islam in India by 2050. The group targeted individuals facing emotional distress or family problems.According to police, DAWAH activities included forming connections with Hindu girls through online games. The group communicated using encrypted platforms such as Signal and the dark web to maintain secrecy.They also approached people in crowded public places like hospitals, courts and police stations, as well as workers in unorganised sectors, offering solutions to personal problems.The group referred to converted individuals as 'Revert' and maintained active groups on various social media platforms.Police identified Abdul Rahman from Delhi and Ayesha from Goa as leaders of the group. Abdul Rahman, who converted in 1990, reportedly had links with a jailed ATS suspect. All arrested individuals were found to be connected with Rahman and Ayesha.Girls from Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana were reportedly targeted by the group and later rescued. According to police, the girls were involved in online discussions that criticised Hinduism and promoted Islamic beliefs.The investigation is ongoing, with central agencies expected to continue the probe into cross-border links, funding sources, and digital operations used by the network.- EndsMust Watch
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