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Religious conversions row: Nagpur police, UP ATS arrest Changur Baba's key aide

Nagpur, Jan 17 (UNI): In a coordinated early-morning operation, a joint team of Nagpur Police, the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS), and Nagpur ATS on Saturday arrested a key associate of self-styled preacher Changur Baba from Nagpur city in Maharashtra.
The accused, identified as Idhu Islam (40), was apprehended around 5 am from a narrow lane in the Ashinagar area. Sources said Islam played a crucial role as a close aide and financial manager for Changur Baba, who is under investigation for alleged large-scale and organised religious conversions.
According to officials, the operation was carried out swiftly to prevent any chance of escape. Teams from Pachpaoli police station, along with other city police units, were involved, ensuring tight coordination and security during the arrest.
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