UP Police Nabs Mastermind, Aide In Religious Conversion Racket

The Uttar Pradesh Police's Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has nabbed the alleged mastermind of a religious conversion gang along with his aide, reported NDTV.

Jalaluddin alias Chhangur Baba, and co-accused Neetu alias Nasreen are residents of Madhpur in Balrampur district, an official statement said on Saturday (5 July).

A court had issued a non-bailable warrant against Jalaluddin, and the police had announced a monetary reward of Rs 50,000 for his arrest.

The duo was produced before a court and subsequently sent to Lucknow District Jail after their remand was obtained.

The police had registered the case at Gomtinagar Police Station in Lucknow under sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Religious Conversion Act, 2021.

The duo has been accused of working in an organised manner to convert individuals from Hindu and non-Muslim communities to Islam.

According to the statement, "The poor, helpless labourers, weaker sections, and widowed women were lured with incentives, financial aid, promises of marriage, or forced through intimidation, in violation of established procedures for religious conversion by the accused."

Earlier, the police arrested two other accused in the case — Naveen alias Jamaluddin and Mehboob, who is Jalaluddin’s son — on 8 April.

Both are from Balrampur and are currently lodged in Lucknow District Jail.

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