On July 19, 2025, Uttar Pradesh Police, under Mission Asmita, busted a major illegal religious conversion network. The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and Special Task Force (STF) arrested 10 people across six states, including key figures Mohammad Umar Gautam, Mufti Jahangir Alam Qasmi, and Chhangur Baba (alias Jalaluddin). The network used money, lies, and threats to convert vulnerable people, especially from poor communities, and followed ISIS-like tactics to radicalize them.
A conversion ring using ISIS tricks? That’s scary stuff! They’re really cracking down hard.
Foreign Money and Radical Plans
The police found the network got lots of money from countries like Canada to fund conversions and stir up trouble in India. They were linked to the banned Popular Front of India (PFI) and used the dark web to move cash for extremist acts, like “love jihad.” DGP Rajeev Krishna said this is a big threat to India’s peace and safety. The network worked in places like Agra and spread across states, targeting young girls with fake promises and cash.
Money from Canada for conversions? That’s wild! It’s like a secret plot to mess things up.
How It Started in Agra
The investigation began when two sisters, aged 33 and 18, went missing in Agra in March 2025. Police filed a case and found a huge network. They arrested 10 people from Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Goa, Uttarakhand, and Delhi. The group used tactics like ISIS, luring people with money and fake love stories to convert them. One sister’s social media showed her with an AK-47, hinting at radicalization.
Sisters missing and then this? It’s like a movie, but way too real!
Mission Asmita’s Fight
Mission Asmita is UP’s plan to stop illegal conversions and radicalization. DGP Krishna said the police are working hard to protect UP’s 25 crore people. They’ve kept festivals peaceful but are now tackling this conversion problem. The ATS and STF found the network was not just about religion—it was pushing dangerous ideas to harm India. Krishna said they’re teaming up with central agencies to track and stop these groups.
Mission Asmita sounds intense! They’re not letting these criminals get away.
Why This Is a Big Deal
This network isn’t just local—it’s tied to global terror groups and banned outfits like PFI. With foreign cash from places like Canada, it’s a serious issue for India’s safety. Posts on X, like from @MeghUpdates, said the network got Rs 100 crore to target Hindu girls, with prices for conversions (Rs 16 lakh for Brahmins, Rs 10 lakh for others). UP Police are determined to shut it down and keep people safe. The fight goes on to stop these shady networks.
Rs 100 crore to trick people? That’s huge! I’m glad the police are on it. What do you think about this bust? Tell me!