Kumar Bahukhandi
Changur Baba and Neetu were taken from jail to ATS headquarters for questioning- Photo: Screengrab
Changur Baba’s closest advisor Abdul Mohammad Raja used to give proper training to Baba to trap girls. It has been learnt that Changur Baba’s associate Naveen Rohra also has an account in Swiss Bank. Apart from conversion, Changur Baba, who promotes himself as Peer Baba in Bahraich and Balrampur district, is now caught in serious cases like money laundering, hawala transaction and foreign funding.
As the interrogation of 70-year-old Jamaluddin alias Changur Baba is increasing, the layers of his black deeds are getting revealed. Top investigation agencies like Enforcement Directorate (ED), ATS and Income Tax Department have started action against this old man who has converted more than four thousand people. Changur Baba’s closest advisor Abdul Mohammad Raja used to give proper training to Baba to trap girls.
At the same time, it has been learned that Changur Baba’s associate Naveen Rohra also has an account in Swiss Bank. Changur Baba, who promoted himself as Peer Baba in Bahraich and Balrampur districts, is now trapped in serious cases like money laundering, conversion, hawala transaction and foreign funding. After the FIR of UP ATS, now the Enforcement Directorate has also started its investigation to get to the bottom of his black money and fraud.
This is how the net of conversion was spreading
Shocking revelations have come to light in the ATS FIR. Baba inspired Dalits, poor and women to embrace Islam through a book named ‘Shijra-e-Taiba’. There were elements in his religious sermons that created confusion and discontent in the minds of people. Investigation has revealed that he has targeted 3 to 4 thousand Hindus and converted them to Islam by force or by luring them. Among them were more than 1500 women.
40 fake institutions and more than 100 bank accounts
ED investigation has revealed that Changur Baba and his associates created more than 40 fake NGOs and institutions and opened more than 100 bank accounts in their name. Crores of rupees were transferred to these accounts from Arab countries. Initial investigation has revealed that these accounts were receiving funds from countries like Middle East, Dubai and Oman in violation of the Foreign Contribution Act. ED has sought the details of these accounts from the concerned banks and soon preparations are underway to attach all these properties under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
Illegal property worth more than 100 crores
Baba bought properties illegally in many cities including Bahraich, Balrampur, Nagpur and Pune. Many construction works were done without permission. The luxurious mansion of Balrampur was razed to the ground by the district administration after 30 hours of action. The local administration says that this mansion was built by occupying government land.
Network spread from Swiss Bank to Dubai
ED and ATS also suspect the activities of Naveen Rohra, an associate of Changur Baba. Naveen was buying land in Balrampur after returning from Dubai some time ago. Investigation has revealed that foreign money worth crores was transferred to his accounts and this money was later sent to the accounts of Baba, Neetu and Mehboob. Information has been received about Naveen having an account in Swiss Bank as well, the investigation of which will now proceed with the cooperation of international agencies.
Abdul Mohammad Raja used to give training
Abdul Mohammad Raja, the closest advisor of Changur Baba, is also under investigation. According to the information, he not only used to explain the methods of conversion to Baba but also used to give proper training to trap girls. Its purpose was that the girl should easily convert religion by falling in the love trap of a Muslim youth. Transactions worth crores have also taken place in Abdul’s bank accounts. ATS is now trying to arrest him.
Investigation of electronic devices, mobile intensified
ED has sought information about Baba’s income tax returns of the last six months from the Income Tax Department. Mobile phones, laptops and other devices have been sent for forensic investigation. According to sources, there is a possibility of getting videos, contact details and complete data of transactions related to conversion in the devices.
ATS is busy in identifying the victims of conversion
The STF had started to expose the conversion racket, but after getting solid evidence, the investigation was handed over to UP ATS. Now ATS is identifying the victims of conversion. However, a big hurdle is that most of the victims are still afraid to speak against Baba.
( Input UP ATS )
