Sister-duo caught enabling religious conversion, prostitution:Sent girls to wealthy men in pubs, besides engaging in drug trade

Afreen and Amreen, two sisters accused of religious conversion, rape, and prostitution, had left the Abbas Nagar slum in Bhopal four years ago. Despite moving out, local residents reported ongoing trouble linked to their past activities. Taj Mohammad, a resident and neighbor of Abbas Nagar, said the sisters frequently brought young men and women to the neighborhood late at night. They would create chaos under the guise of parties. Residents who objected were threatened with police complaints, and in extreme cases, with false rape cases. The sisters moved to the area with their parents in 2006. After their father’s death, their behaviour reportedly changed. Their house saw a constant influx of unknown youths. Four years ago, the sisters moved to Fatehgarh, followed by their brother Bilal, while their mother remarried and relocated. Made girls deliver drugs, code word was ‘shirt’ Two young women filed an FIR against Afreen and Amreen on Friday evening at the Police Control Room. They revealed that the sisters ran a drug trafficking operation, involving several others including Chandan. Delivery of drugs was often carried out by young girls. A code word—‘shirt’—was used to refer to MD drugs, especially at prominent city pubs and lounges. Following the disclosure, police have begun probing the drug trafficking network. Afreen and Amreen, along with Chandan, are being questioned. Electronic devices in flat search Bag Sewaniya police seized electronic devices, including two mobile phones, from Amreen’s flat. Authorities also verified locations in Ahmedabad linked to the alleged rape victims. Police are conducting a raid in Ahmedabad to track Yasir. Chandan and Amreen remain in police custody for ongoing investigation. They used to target girls from poor households The sisters reportedly targeted girls from poor households, initially employing them as domestic helpers. They would then lure them to high-profile parties, where the girls were exploited before wealthy men. Four years ago, Amreen secured a spa job in Misrod, where she met Chandan from Raisen. Together, they allegedly ran the sex racket. During this time, Amreen reportedly promoted her strict Shia ideology and encouraged girls in her gang to convert to Islam; Chandan also underwent conversion. They would pressure them to consume alcohol and drugs Victims disclosed that Chandan, residing with the sisters at Sagar Royal Villa, coerced them into adopting Islam, drinking alcohol, and consuming MD drugs. The sisters reportedly took victims to Gujarat and Mumbai, forcing them into relationships with strangers. Several suspicious WhatsApp groups found in Amreen’s mobile Police seized mobile phones of Amreen, Afreen, and Chandan. Investigation revealed multiple suspicious WhatsApp groups on Amreen’s phone containing photos of young girls. Evidence linked the sisters to the prostitution network. Gang members included Chandan, Bilal, and Yasir, who allegedly raped several victims and threatened them with defamation if they reported the crimes. Chandan said – Become Muslim, I will get you married to a good place A Bhopal victim told police she was employed at Amreen’s house. During a dispute between Amreen and Chandan, the victim was forced to accompany Amreen to find Chandan. She was then raped by Chandan, who threatened her with death if she reported the assault. Chandan persuaded her to convert to Islam, promising a good marriage. Amreen later forced her to wear a burqa and perform prayers.