Chhangur denies charges of illegal religious conversions, claims innocence

In a major development in the ongoing investigation into an illegal religious conversion syndicate, accused Chhangur Baba alias Jalaluddin has claimed innocence, stating that he has not been involved in any religious conversions.

“All allegations against me are false,” he said. “Vasiuddin, Mohammad Ahmad, and Santosh Singh are trying to frame me. They demanded ₹60 lakh from me. I have done nothing wrong.”

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Chhangur Baba, currently in the custody of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the illegal conversion case, has been under interrogation for the past five days. His remand ends today.

According to ED sources, Chhangur has remained silent or evasive on several key questions.

On the fourth day of his custodial interrogation, the ED questioned him about his frequent trips to Dubai, alleged foreign funding, and his links with Neetu alias Nasreen. Chhangur reportedly gave vague responses and attempted to dodge direct answers. The ED is expected to present him in court today after his custody ends.

Chhangur reportedly admitted that his organisation had received financial support from foreign sources, including Pakistan. However, he claimed the funds were intended for charitable work and religious outreach. He also stated that his associates had arranged his travel and accommodation during trips to Dubai.

Importantly, he acknowledged that he had trained Neetu for conversion-related activities and trusted her with property and organisational matters. He defended properties registered in her name by saying she was a close associate involved in the mission.

Meanwhile, the ED is preparing to intensify its probe into Naveen Rohra, a key member of the syndicate and a close aide of Chhangur. The agency has filed a request in court to take Naveen into custody, suspecting he holds crucial information about Chhangur’s hidden assets, especially those located in Dubai.

The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) had earlier tracked several properties linked to Chhangur abroad.

So far, seven people have been arrested in connection with the case, including Chhangur, Neetu, Naveen, and Chhangur’s son, Mehbub. Neetu, like Chhangur, had remained silent during ATS questioning, making Naveen’s interrogation even more crucial for the ED.

The case continues to unravel a complex network of alleged illegal religious conversions funded by international sources, with further legal proceedings and investigations expected in the coming days.