Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Balrampur Conversion Racket May Involve International Actors
A religious conversion operation in Balrampur, India, is under investigation.
It is believed to be run by someone outside the country, with connections to the Middle East and Pakistan.
Officials who questioned the activities were moved to other positions.
There are allegations of land being taken over for religious purposes, as well as complicity of the police, suggesting powerful people are involved.
The conversion network allegedly targeted Hindus, with foreign funds being used for this purpose.
Balrampur conversion racket may have international links.
Key conspirator allegedly operates from outside India, with ties to Gulf nations and Pakistan.
Former district officials who raised concerns were reportedly transferred.
Police land was allegedly encroached upon to construct a religious structure.
Investigation reveals the conversion network targeted Hindu individuals.
- Who
- Jalaluddin alias Chhangur Baba, former district officials, police officials, and an alleged key conspirator operating from abroad.
- What
- Investigation into a religious conversion racket with international ties.
- When
- Ongoing investigation, details from events in 2024 and earlier.
- Where
- Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh, India; links to Gulf nations, Pakistan, and Nepal.
- Why
- To investigate illegal religious conversions, alleged misuse of funds, and potential corruption.
Actions of the Accused
Authorities and Investigating Agencies
Methods
Actions of the Accused
Chhangur Baba spearheaded a nationwide conversion network.
Authorities and Investigating Agencies
Accused of using love, force, blackmail and monetary inducements to convert people.
Deception
Actions of the Accused
Used Hindu names and posed as nationalists.
Authorities and Investigating Agencies
Printed PM's photo on fake letterheads to gain trust.
- Key Accused
- Jalaluddin alias Chhangur Baba
- Alleged Foreign Funding
- Over Rs 200 crore confirmed, additional Rs 300 crore suspected
- Target Demographic
- Hindu girls and vulnerable Hindu men
- Involved Nations
- India, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Nepal
- Method of Conversion
- Love, force, blackmail, and monetary inducements