A disturbing Islamic conversion racket has been uncovered in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, revealing a well-organised attempt to target vulnerable Hindu youths through manipulation and deceit. Police investigations show that Muslim girls were used in “honeytraps” to lure Hindu boys into converting to Islam. Promises of multiple marriages, material wealth, and social status were offered as bait.
In one shocking case, blind professor Prabhat Upadhyay was rescued from a madrasa where he was being held against his will. His circumcision had already begun, and he had been given the Islamic name Hamid. The police raid stopped the conversion midway.
So far, four men, Abdul Majeed (the mastermind), Salman, Mohammad Arif, and Faheem, have been arrested. Officials seized Zakir Naik’s CDs, conversion certificates, and evidence of 21 bank accounts with suspicious transactions. Traces of foreign funding, possibly from Pakistan, are being probed.
How the Racket Worked
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WhatsApp Grooming: Over 20 WhatsApp groups were used to spread obscene photos and videos. Hindu boys were lured into conversations and invited to madrasas.
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Honeytrap Method: Muslim girls, often introduced as potential brides, played a central role in brainwashing. Victims were promised four wives, wealth, and a place in “Jannat” (paradise).
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Mocking Hindu Faith: During indoctrination sessions, Hindu gods and goddesses were openly insulted while Islam was promoted as the only path.
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Step-by-step Indoctrination: Victims were taught Urdu, Quran, and Hadith. They were promised opportunities to become Maulvis themselves after conversion.
The case of Piyush illustrates the method clearly. Shown pictures of Ayesha, sister of Abdul Majeed, Piyush was lured with the prospect of marriage. But before that, he was forced to convert, circumcised, renamed Mohammad Ali, and later inducted into the network itself.
A Wide Network
Investigations reveal that the madrasa involved was set up in 2014. Six confirmed conversions have been tracked so far in Bareilly, though authorities suspect the number is much higher.
The mastermind Abdul Majeed operated across 27 districts, with his team assigned specific tasks:
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Salman (a tailor) supplied literature and CDs.
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Arif acted as an assistant.
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Faheem (a barber) identified vulnerable Hindu boys in his locality.
Police have recovered ₹13 lakh, multiple cheque books, and records of donations allegedly channelled from outside India.
Why This Matters
This is not just a criminal case. It is a civilisational challenge. Using deceit, money, and emotional manipulation, Islamist networks are attempting to weaken Hindu society from within.
Conversion mafias thrive on:
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Exploiting poverty and disability, as seen in the targeting of blind professor Prabhat.
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Humiliating Hindu identity, by abusing deities during “brainwashing” sessions.
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Foreign links and funds, ensuring these operations are sustained long-term.
The Bareilly case proves once again that these are not isolated incidents but part of a deliberate, organised network.
Final Word
The exposure of this racket is both alarming and instructive. It shows how vulnerable Hindu youths, even in rural heartlands, are being trapped. It also demonstrates the scale of planning—from WhatsApp groups to foreign funding—that underpins such operations.
This must not be treated as a routine law-and-order issue. It is a societal threat. Laws against forced and fraudulent conversions must be enforced with full seriousness, and foreign funding channels for such activities must be cut off completely.
For Bharat to protect its civilisational continuity, Hindus must remain vigilant. Conversion mafias thrive in silence; they collapse under scrutiny.
