New Delhi, July 17 -- The Enforcement Directorate is currently conducting searches in connection with the Chhangur Baba religious conversion case, with raids underway at 14 locations- 12 in Utraula, Balrampur (Uttar Pradesh) and 2 in Mumbai.

The operation began early this morning at 5 a.m.

Jamaluddin, alias Chhangur Baba, was recently arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) in connection with an alleged mass religious conversion racket.

On July 11, the ATS secured a seven-day remand for both Jamaluddin and Nasreen to further investigate their operations, financial links, and alleged illegal properties.

(This is a developing story)

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