From Palace to Rubble: Chhangur Baba’s Rs 3 Crore Fortress Falls as 15-Year Conversion Racket Unravels

I. The Fortress Falls: Bulldozers and Broken Dreams

In a dramatic display of state power, the Uttar Pradesh administration razed a Rs 3 crore mansion belonging to Jalaluddin alias Chhangur Baba, the alleged mastermind behind a sprawling religious conversion racket. Located in Madhpur village, Balrampur, the villa boasted over 70 rooms, imported tiles, plush interiors, and a 500-meter electrified wall.

The demolition, carried out with 10 bulldozers and heavy police presence, followed multiple ignored notices served in May, June, and July. Officials also targeted an illegally built college, hospital, and madrassa, all allegedly constructed on encroached government land.

Chhangur Baba, once a gemstone peddler, reportedly broke down upon seeing his empire reduced to rubble. The ATS, which arrested him and his associate Neetu alias Nasreen on July 5, conducted a 40-minute on-site interrogation, collecting vital documents and evidence.

The villa, registered under Nasreen’s name, was not just a residence, it was allegedly the nerve center of a conversion syndicate that spanned multiple states and received foreign funding exceeding ₹100 crore

II. The Syndicate Exposed: Coercion, Funding, and Foreign Links

The ATS investigation revealed a 15-year-long operation involving coercive religious conversions, foreign donations, and land encroachments. Chhangur Baba, who rose to prominence after his wife’s panchayat win in 2011, used his newfound influence to build a network of operatives, properties, and financial channels.

Key findings include:

• Over 40 international trips to Islamic countries by the accused
• Conversion incentives based on caste: ₹15-16 lakh for Brahmin/Kshatriya women, ₹10-12 lakh for OBCs
• 40+ bank accounts linked to the syndicate, with ₹106 crore traced
• A diary listing 100+ potential conversion targets

The ATS has arrested four individuals so far, including Baba’s son Mehboob and Nasreen’s husband Naveen alias Jamaluddin. The probe is now expanding to include the NIA and Enforcement Directorate, with more arrests expected.

Officials suspect that the group used emotional manipulation, financial inducements, and false promises to lure Hindu women into conversion. Some continued using their Hindu identities on official documents, complicating the legal trail.

III. Political Fallout and Public Outrage: Faith, Fraud, and Accountability

The case has triggered a political firestorm, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath calling the activities “anti-social and anti-national”. Cabinet ministers have alleged links to 40 countries, foreign funding, and even the involvement of a former Maharashtra minister.

Public sentiment is equally charged. Social media is flooded with hashtags like #ConversionRacket and #ChhangurBabaExposed, reflecting widespread anger and calls for stricter laws. The demolition is seen as part of a broader bulldozer crackdown on illegal properties and anti-social elements.

Legal experts warn that the case could set a precedent for how religious conversions and foreign funding are regulated in India. Meanwhile, civil rights groups urge caution, emphasizing the need for due process and transparency.

The ATS continues to interrogate Baba and Nasreen separately, using tailored question sets to extract details about their network, financiers, and operational methods. The next few weeks could reveal deeper layers of a syndicate that thrived in plain sight.

Stay updated with the latest news on Rapido Updates. Keep yourself updated with The World, India News, Entertainment, Market, Automobile, Gadgets, Sports, and many more

Conversion Kingpin Exposed: ED Unravels Chhangur Baba’s ₹106 Crore Foreign-Funded Racket