Archive · 19 Jul 2025
UP ATS Arrests Man in Dehradun in Chhangur Baba Conversion Probe
The UP police arrested a man named Abdul Rehman in Dehradun because they believe he was connected to a group led by Chhangur Baba, who is suspected of illegally converting people to different religions and taking money from other countries.
Rehman himself changed religions a few years ago.
Police also found out that Rehman was in touch with a woman who was allegedly being pressured to convert as well.
Her father has filed a case about it.
UP ATS arrested Abdul Rehman in Dehradun for alleged links to the Chhangur Baba gang.
Rehman was arrested after investigation by the UP ATS and Dehradun police.
Rehman converted from Hinduism to Islam between 2014-15.
A woman in Ranipokhari was in contact with Rehman, and her father alleged she was pressured to convert.
A case was filed against five individuals under the Uttarakhand Freedom of Religion Act.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS), Abdul Rehman, Chhangur Baba gang, Rajkumar Bajaj (father of the woman).
- What
- UP ATS arrested Abdul Rehman for alleged links to the Chhangur Baba gang related to religious conversions.
- When
- Arrest occurred on Friday, based on information from Thursday's detention.
- Where
- Dehradun, Agra (where arrest took place), and Ranipokhari.
- Why
- To investigate Rehman's involvement with the Chhangur Baba gang and alleged illegal religious conversions.
- Arrested
- Abdul Rehman
- Accusation
- Links to Chhangur Baba gang
- Location
- Dehradun
- Linked Crime
- Illegal Religious Conversions
- Rehman's Conversion
- 2014-2015 from Hinduism to Islam
Sources
What's Inside Conversion Mastermind Chhangur Baba's 'Red Diary'
ED raids properties of self-styled godman Chhangur Baba
Chhangur Baba Gave Money To Politicians, Top Cop, Reveals Conversion Mastermind's 'Red Diary'
Chhangur Baba’s Rs 100-Crore Empire Under Scanner: ED Uncovers Foreign-Funded Religious Conversion Racket in UP & Mumbai
Chhangur Baba, associates got funds worth Rs 60 Cr including from abroad: ED
Chhangur Baba’s Rs 60-Crore Dirty Money Trail: Acquired Assets In Mumbai, Vasai via Proxies, ED Probe Reveals