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News18
10-07-2025
- News18
‘Rs 16L For Brahmins, Rs 12 For…': Links Till Dubai, UP Man ‘Converts Thousands'
People are now curious to know more about who Jamaluddin, aka, Changur Baba really is and how he managed to carry out such activities. Jamaluddin, better known as Changur Baba, was recently arrested in Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh, on charges related to religious conversion. Since his arrest, more details about his illegal activities have come to light, including an alleged fraud worth crores, which has left everyone shocked. Authorities say he used the image of a saint to hide his illegal plans and trick people. Following the expose, people are now curious to know more about who Changur Baba really is and how he managed to carry out such activities. Who Is Changur Baba? The Baba, who once sold rings on the streets, suddenly started owning properties worth crores. He used to attract people, mostly from poor and backward areas, by promising to provide money, help and even miracle cures. He is also accused of forcing Hindu girls to convert to Islam and allegedly has connections not just in different parts of Uttar Pradesh, but also near the Nepal border and Dubai. Reportedly, police have found documents, videos and records of large money transfers linked to his work. His main targets were people struggling with poverty and he offered them fake dreams of a better life. As per The Times of India, an Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) officer said, 'Investigations revealed that for the past 3-4 years, Jamaluddin and his family had been residing near Chand Auliya Dargah and portrayed himself as Sufi saint Hazrat Baba Jamaluddin 'Peer Baba'. He also published a book 'Shijra-e-Tayyaba' to propagate Islam." 'In one of the cases, a woman from Lucknow was allegedly lured into a relationship by a Muslim man who used a Hindu identity. She was coerced by Neetu and others to convert. Jamaluddin ran a gang and had a fixed incentive structure for conversions. Rs 15-16 lakh was fixed for conversions of Brahmin, Sikh or Kshatriya women, Rs 10-12 lakh for OBCs, and Rs 8-10 lakh for other castes," the officer added. Along with Chhangur Baba, the police have also taken a couple named Naveen and Neetu Rohra from Mumbai into custody. After converting, they changed their names to Kalimuddin and Nasreen. Reports say they helped set up a hospital in Utraula, which may have been used as part of their conversion plan. Their daughter was also converted and renamed Sabiha. Police are now focused on finding others involved and tracing the money behind the operation. The case has raised serious questions about how Chhangur Baba managed to mislead so many people. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
05-07-2025
- Time of India
ATS arrests mastermind of conversion racket
1 2 Lucknow: UP ATS arrested Jamaluddin alias Chhangur Baba, 70, the alleged mastermind of illegal mass religious conversions, and his wife, in Balrampur on Saturday. Investigators said Mumbai residents Ghanshyam Rohera, his wife Neetu, and daughter Samale converted to Islam in Dubai in Nov 2015 and assumed the names Jamaluddin, Nasreen, and Sabiha, respectively. Later, Jamaluddin and his family started living near Chand Auliya Dargah in Balrampur, with the man identifying himself as Sufi saint Hazrat Baba Jamaluddin 'Peer Baba'. According to FIRs lodged in various UP districts, the couple allegedly lured at least 40 people to convert to Islam. ADGP (law and order), Amitabh Yash said, "Jamaluddin, a self-styled spiritual leader, orchestrated a religious conversion network. The STF initiated a probe into the group's activities, uncovering a complex operation where people were lured into conversion through romantic relationships, force or allurement. " "Investigation also revealed that the gang was involved in converting minors. Financial scrutiny of its operations revealed that over Rs 100 crore was funnelled into 40 accounts from foreign sources, allegedly to fund conversions," he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Could Be the Best Time to Trade Gold in 5 Years IC Markets Learn More Undo "Based on these findings, STF filed a case, which is currently being investigated by ATS." Police said a diary, recovered from Jamaluddin's hideout, had names of over 100 people who could be lured to convert. Given the case's national and international ramifications, state police have sought a multi-agency probe involving NIA and ED. The probe was launched on a complaint by a Balrampur resident, Arvind Kumar, who reported suspicious activities in the district's Madhpur village. "Investigations revealed that for the past 3-4 years, Jamaluddin and his family had been residing near Chand Auliya Dargah and portrayed himself as Sufi saint Hazrat Baba Jamaluddin 'Peer Baba'. He also published a book 'Shijra-e-Tayyaba' to propagate Islam," an ATS officer said. Despite converting, their official Indian documents — including passports, Aadhaar, PAN cards, and property records — still reflect their Hindu identities. "In one of the cases, a woman from Lucknow was allegedly lured into a relationship by a Muslim man who used a Hindu identity. She was coerced by Neetu and others to convert," the officer said. "Jamaluddin ran a gang and had a fixed incentive structure for conversions. Rs 15-16 lakh was fixed for conversions of Brahmin, Sikh or Kshatriya women, Rs 10-12 lakh for OBCs, and Rs 8-10 lakh for other castes," he added. Gang members allegedly travelled to Islamic countries nearly 40 times.
