Lucknow, July 17 -- Enforcement Directorate (ED) sleuths launched raids at 14 places across Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra today early morning in connection with Chhangur Baba alias Jalaluddin, the mastermind of religious conversions in Uttar Pradesh. Sources said the raid started from 5 am at 12 locations of Balrampur and 2 places in Mumbai.

The ED has taken action in the case of illegal funding of Rs 100 crore, sources added.

The searches come following ED's formal investigation against Jamaluddin alias Chhangur Baba, who faces serious allegations related to religious conversions, misuse of foreign funds, and activities that could potentially threaten national security and disturb communal harmony.

Senior police officers said UP Anti...