UP Police Busts Major Inter-State Conversion Racket; 10 Arrested in Multi-State Operation

In a major crackdown, Uttar Pradesh Police has exposed a religious conversion racket similar to the one previously linked to "Chhangur Baba." In a coordinated operation across six states, 10 individuals were arrested for allegedly running a large-scale conversion network, with suspected links to terror outfits and foreign funding.

The investigation began after two girls went missing from Agra. It was later discovered that they had converted their religion voluntarily and had become active members of the racket, reportedly involved in encouraging other girls to follow suit.

UP पुलिस ने छांगुर बाबा जैसा एक और धर्मांतरण रैकेट पकड़ा है। 6 राज्यों में छापा मारकर 10 लोग अरेस्ट किए। आगरा से 2 लड़कियां लापता हुईं थी। पता चला कि वो खुद का धर्मांतरण करके इस रैकेट से जुड़ गई हैं और बाकी लड़कियों को भी ऐसा करवा रही हैं। गिरफ्तार आयशा की AK–47 बंदूक संग फोटो… pic.twitter.com/qwTXoliuSx

— Sachin Gupta (@SachinGuptaUP) July 19, 2025

Arrested Accused in Conversion Racket:

Ayesha (formerly S.B. Krishna) – Goa

Osama – Kolkata

Mohammad Ibrahim

Ali Hasan (alias Shekhar Roy) – Kolkata

Abbu Talib – Khalapar, Muzaffarnagar

Junaid Qureshi – Jaipur

Mohammad Ali – Jaipur, Rajasthan

Rehman Qureshi – Agra

Mustafa (alias Manoj) – Delhi

Abur Rehman – Dehradun

Possible Links to Terror Groups and Foreign Funding

Authorities have recovered a photo of the main accused Ayesha holding an AK-47, raising serious national security concerns. Preliminary findings suggest the racket may have connections to radical and terror-linked organizations.

Police have also found evidence of foreign funding being used to support conversion activities, including financial trails possibly originating from outside India. Investigations are now focusing on uncovering the source and scale of the monetary support.

Widening Network Under Probe

Officials stated that the racket was well-organized and operated across multiple states, with specific targets among vulnerable individuals. The use of fake identities and names like Manoj, Shekhar Roy, and S.B. Krishna points to deliberate strategies to avoid suspicion while recruiting new members.

Political and Public Reaction

The case has triggered strong reactions, with many calling for stricter scrutiny and laws to curb such organized conversions. The UP Police is expected to brief the media with more details once initial interrogations and digital evidence analysis are complete.

This high-profile bust has once again highlighted the growing threat of religious conversion mafias operating under the radar, often blending social, ideological, and criminal motives, with possible implications for national security.