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The investigation into Jalaluddin alias Changur, the alleged mastermind behind a gang involved in the illegal conversion of Hindu and non-Muslim girls, has intensified, with Uttar Pradesh authorities now turning their focus towards property dealers closely associated with him.

Several of Changur’s associates, who are suspected to have been involved in the purchase of disputed properties, have been identified and are likely to be questioned soon. Officials are also working to trace benami (proxy-owned) assets linked to Changur through these associates.

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On Friday, the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) took Changur to Balrampur, where documents were recovered from one of his suspected hideouts. Investigators are now trying to establish a money trail linked to the properties, especially those allegedly funded through bank accounts held by Naveen and his wife Neetu alias Nasreen.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has obtained information about eight of Naveen’s bank accounts and is analysing the transactions. Efforts are underway to trace more accounts and connections. Earlier, it was revealed that over Rs 100 crore had been transferred from abroad into 40 accounts linked to the Changur-led gang.

ATS continued to interrogate Changur and Neetu separately on the second day of their seven-day police remand. Sources indicate that Changur remained evasive and shifted responsibility for financial matters onto Naveen and Neetu, claiming they had more knowledge about the accounts.

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Authorities are also attempting to gather full details of properties purchased in Maharashtra and other states. Plans are in place to conduct a joint interrogation of Changur and Neetu to confront them with cross-linked evidence.

Meanwhile, the forensic analysis of mobile phones belonging to both Changur and Neetu is underway. The ED is separately investigating the case under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).