Lucknow, 11 June (HS): To effectively curb the ongoing

illegal religious conversions and apostasy activities in Uttar Pradesh's

medical institutions, Governor and Chancellor of State Universities Anandiben

Patel has taken a major step. She has issued strict orders to establish a

Special Surveillance Cell to identify and apprehend the networks

and individuals involved in the conversions using inducements and pressure in

the state's medical and dental colleges.

This decision was taken in light of the seriousness of the

alleged religious conversion cases that surfaced of female medical staff at

King George's Medical University (KGMU) and Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate

Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI) in the state capital Lucknow in 2025.

Following this decision by the Raj Bhavan (now Jan Bhavan), the Atal Bihari

Vajpayee Medical University has issued an order to all its affiliated

institutions to immediately constitute this monitoring cell and

submit a detailed report.

According to Dr. Sudhir M. Bobde, Special Officer to

Governor and Chancellor Anandiben Patel, this special monitoring cell in

medical and dental colleges will primarily focus on preventing religious

conversions, monitoring college campuses, and monitoring suspicious activities.

It will also conduct awareness campaigns among students, resident doctors, and

medical staff (especially women). This will include immediate investigation of

any complaints, reporting the facts to the relevant authorities, and implementing

legal action. The Governor has directed that this cell be effective in all

institutions and that compliance reports be sought in a timely manner.

A female doctor of KGMU had accused him of physical

exploitation and conversion after trapping her in a love affair. It is

noteworthy that in December 2025, a female resident doctor at KGMU accused her

colleague, Dr. Ramizuddin Malik, also known as Rameez Malik, of sexually

abusing her and then pressuring her to convert. The victim informed the institute's

higher authorities about the matter, but according to the victim, no action was

taken against the accused doctor. This led to her attempting suicide. Later, an

investigation into the case revealed the involvement of blackmailing, forging

documents, and a large gang.

Additionally, a case of a man's sudden disappearance was

reported at Sanjay Gandhi PGI Hospital, one of the largest hospitals in Uttar

Pradesh's capital, Lucknow. This incident further increased the

administration's concern. These two major incidents have made it clear that it

is crucial to improve security within the state's medical and dental colleges

and to closely monitor ongoing activities there. Consequently, it is crucial to

establish special monitoring cells within them to prevent religious

conversions.

Regarding the Governor's decision to monitor religious

conversion activities, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state spokesperson Hero

Bajpai stated that this step was necessary to maintain the dignity of medical

education and protect young candidates, especially women. The opposition is

also opposing this decision, fearing it will impact their vote bank.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi