Love Jihad Case: Man Who Converted to Islam Now Wants to Return to Hinduism – 10 Arrested in Uttar Pradesh Crackdown

Agra, Uttar Pradesh – In a major development in the ongoing investigation into alleged Love Jihad and illegal religious conversions, the Uttar Pradesh Police have arrested 10 people from six states. Among them is Mohamad Ali, formerly known as Piyush Panwar, who now says he wants to leave Islam and return to Hinduism.

Who is Mohamad Ali? His Journey from Piyush Panwar to a Conversion Racket Suspect

Mohamad Ali’s story began in 2021, when he was still Piyush Panwar — a Hindu man from Rajasthan. He fell in love with a woman named Shana, from Tonk, Rajasthan. Their relationship took a turn when Shana reportedly told Piyush she would only marry him if he converted to Islam.

Piyush agreed, changed his name to Mohamad Ali, and officially converted that same year. However, soon after his conversion, Shana ended the relationship, leaving him emotionally and socially isolated.

With his family cutting ties and no support system, Ali later married a Muslim woman from Bareilly. But that was just the beginning of a much darker turn in his life.

From Love Story to Radical Network: How Ali Got Pulled Into a Conversion Gang

After his marriage, Ali reportedly came into contact with Mohamad Gaus, a known member of the banned extremist outfit Popular Front of India (PFI). The PFI was outlawed by the Indian government in 2022 over alleged ties to international terrorist organizations.

Ali then travelled to West Bengal for religious education and stayed in madrasas in Asansol, Bardhaman, and Katwspara for three months.

During this period, he connected with Ayesha, a woman from Goa he met on Instagram. Ayesha is also among the 10 arrested. According to police sources, Ayesha was keeping a list of Hindu girls who had converted to Islam — suggesting the operation was highly organized and intentional.

‘Mission Asmita’ and ISIS-Like Patterns: What Police Discovered

The Uttar Pradesh Police have linked Ali and Ayesha to a secretive and illegal operation called “Mission Asmita”, allegedly focused on the conversion and radicalization of Hindu women.

Others arrested in connection with this case include:
Hasan Ali, Osama, Rahman Qureshi, Abu Talib, Abdur Rehman, Junaid Qureshi, and Mustafa.

Police officials have said the gang’s operations bore “the signature of ISIS”, and the network had patterns similar to extremist radicalization modules.

Agra Jail Confession: “I Want to Become Hindu Again”

After being arrested in Jaipur, Mohamad Ali was transferred to Agra Jail. During interrogation, he reportedly confessed to police that he wants to leave Islam and return to Hinduism.

He also said he regrets the choices he made and wants to apologize to his parents, who had severed ties with him after his conversion.

Key Mastermind Arrested: Chhangur Baba Alias Jamaluddin

The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) also arrested Chhangur Baba, alias Jamaluddin, believed to be the mastermind of the entire religious conversion network.

According to officials, Jamaluddin was orchestrating the illegal conversions across multiple states, using online platforms, madrasas, and personal outreach to lure vulnerable individuals.

Two Women Missing: Human Trafficking Angle Being Probed

Adding to the seriousness of the case, two women — aged 33 and 18 — have gone missing. Police believe they may have been victims of the same syndicate and are investigating a potential human trafficking link as well.

The Bigger Picture: What This Means for India

This case highlights the growing concerns around love jihad, religious conversion rackets, and radicalisation of youth via social media. With the involvement of multiple states, banned organizations, and extremist ideologies, this is not an isolated incident — it’s a wake-up call.

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