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'Conversion nexus thrived by zeroing in on easy targets'

July 13, 2025

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Hindustan Times Lucknow

Startling revelations have emerged following the interrogation of Balrampur religious conversion nexus kingpin Jalaluddin Shah alias Chhangur Baba and his close associate Neetu Naveen Rohra alias Nasreen, senior police officials privy to the investigation said on Saturday.

- HT Correspondent

For instance, people visiting 'dargahs' for fulfillment of wishes were easy targets for religious conversion, the officials added.

The wishes of such people ranged from the desire to have children, cure long-term illness as well as achieve financial and professional growth, the officials further said.

Besides, some Hindu women and families with liberal religious beliefs were also on the radar of the conversion nexus for gradually brainwashing them to convert to Islam, the officials added.

Senior police officials confirmed that the two key accused in the conversion nexus case made similar disclosures during their interrogation since Thursday afternoon.

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