Archive · 23 Jul 2025
UP Man Alleges Forced Conversion Threats by Chhangur Baba
A man in Uttar Pradesh, India, named Jyotirgmay Rai, says he was tricked and threatened by a person called Chhangur Baba.
Rai claims Chhangur Baba wanted him to change his religion to Islam.
He alleges Chhangur Baba threatened to harm Rai's daughters to make him convert.
Rai's wife, initially known by a different name, is from a Muslim family, and tensions increased when the family allegedly pressured Rai to convert after the birth of their second daughter.
Rai is now seeking custody of his daughters and the police are looking into his claims.
Man alleges he was brainwashed and threatened to convert to Islam.
Jyotirgmay Rai claims Chhangur Baba threatened his daughters.
Rai's wife, initially known as Ishita, was later revealed to be Afreen.
The alleged threats followed the birth of the couple's second daughter.
Police are investigating the complaint filed by Rai.
- Who
- Jyotirgmay Rai and Jamaluddin alias Chhangur Baba.
- What
- Man alleges threats to convert to Islam by Chhangur Baba.
- When
- Investigation underway; threats occurred around birth of second daughter and later.
- Where
- Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Why
- To force conversion to Islam, according to the complainant.
Alleged Victim's Account
Under Investigation
Alleged Threats
Alleged Victim's Account
Jyotirgmay Rai alleges that he was threatened and subjected to brainwashing to convert to Islam and that his daughters were held at knifepoint.
Under Investigation
Information is unavailable to give another perspective. The matter is under investigation.
- Complainant
- Jyotirgmay Rai
- Accused
- Jamaluddin alias Chhangur Baba
- Location
- Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh
- Alleged Crime
- Coercion and threats related to religious conversion
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing
- Accused's Arrest
- Arrested earlier this month by Anti-Terrorism Squad