Authorities in Uttar Pradesh, India, have intensified investigations into a network of grooming gangs allegedly involved in illegal religious conversions of girls to Islam. The operation, reportedly led by Maulana Jalaluddin Atiku Rahman, also known as Chhangur Baba, has drawn widespread media attention and political debate. Victims from various regions, including Ghaziabad and Lucknow, have come forward with accusations of being trapped in conversion schemes. Chhangur Baba has denied involvement during medical examinations amid ongoing probes. The case has sparked heated discussions involving political parties such as the Samajwadi Party and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with BJP spokesperson Manish Shukla accusing the Samajwadi Party of sheltering individuals like Chhangur Baba. Islamic scholar A. Rehman and BJP representative Pradip have also participated in debates about the alleged forced conversions and their broader demographic implications. Media outlets including CNN-News18, NDTV India, and DD News have provided continuous live coverage and analysis of the unfolding situation.