Mumbai: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached properties worth over Rs 16.40 crore in its ongoing investigation against Islamic preacher and televangelist Zakir Abdul Karim Naik, the agency said on Saturday. In a statement, the ED said the attached properties were based in Maharashtra’s Mumbai and Pune cities and that[Read More…]
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My brother funded Zakir Naik’s NGO: Dawood’s brother Iqbal Kaskar
Underworld don, Dawood Ibrahim’s brother, Iqbal Kaskar, who was arrested by the crime branch of the Thane Police, revealed that the gangster used to fund Zakir Naik’s NGO, Islamic Research Foundation (IRF). Kaskar made the shocking revelation on Tuesday during interrogation in police custody. This is not the first time[Read More…]
Zakir Naik’s passport revoked as he failed to respond to summons
The External Affairs Ministry revoked the passport of controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik. Naik is wanted in link with alleged terror funding cases. The step was taken on the request made by National Investigative Agency a few days ago. “The Regional Passport Office, Mumbai, has revoked the Indian passport of[Read More…]
Non bailable warrant against Zakir Naik
On Thursday a special court in Mumbai issued a non-bailable warrant against Islamic Research Foundation founder Zakir Naik in a money laundering case. This warrant has issued in regards with the plea filed by Enforcement Directorate. This warrant will be sent to Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) which will send[Read More…]
Delhi HC dismisses Zakir Naik’s plea
ED issues fourth summons to Zakir Naik
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday has issued fresh summons to controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik in connection with its money laundering probe case against him and his organisation. Officials had issued the fourth summons to Naik, probably the last one, to join the probe and the agency may move[Read More…]
ED questions Zakir Naik’s NGO officials in Mumbai
ED issues summons to Zakir Naik
IRF has Rs 100 cr worth of real estate
Was banned without a question being asked: Zakir Naik
Controversial Islamic preacher Dr Zakir Naik who’s NGO, Islamic Research Foundation was banned said he has no option but to seek legal recourse. In an open letter, Naik, 51, who is in abroad, said “Not a single question was asked before the ban was imposed. In such a scenario I[Read More…]
Centre bans Zakir Naik’s NGO for 5 years under UAPA
The Centre on Tuesday banned Islamic Research Foundation (IRF), NGO by the controversial Islamist preacher Zakir, for five years after declaring it as an ‘unlawful organisation’ under Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Home Ministry[Read More…]
No more foreign funds for Zakir Naik’s NGO
The Home Ministry is initiating the process for cancellation of registration of Islamic Research Foundation (IRF), promoted by Islamic preacher Zakir Naik. The foundation will soon be banned from receiving foreign funds. The move came after different investigations found Naik to be “involved” in utilising funds for radicalisation of youths.[Read More…]
Ramdev could be tainted, not Zakir Naik: Congress MLA
Congress MLA from Jamtara Irfan Ansari has courted controversy by showing his open support to controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik. Though he did not admit or deny for that matter, being a follower of his preaching, by saying Naik is a “learned scholar” and has many followers. Addressing the media[Read More…]
“I didn’t inspire any terrorist”: Zakir Naik
Controversial Islamic preacher, Zakir Naik while addressing the media through skype from Medina pledged innocence and said that he was unnecessarily being subjected to “media trials” by the Indian media. “I am seeing that there is an India media cry on me just because a report came in one of[Read More…]
Zakir Naik’s Peace TV banned in Bangladesh
Bangladesh government banned the broadcasting of India-based controversial preacher Zakir Naik’s Peace TV channel on Sunday, after reports that his “provocative” speeches inspired some of the militants who carried out the country’s worst terror attack at a cafe . The decision to ban the Mumbai-based preacher’s ‘Peace TV Bangla’ was[Read More…]
Govt, forget porn sites, ban the likes of Zakir Naik and Peace TV
What constitutes as a matter of national interest? Adult Indians enjoying porn within the confines of their homes or Indians, irrespective of age, having access to hate speech? So how is it that the government banned 857 porn sites a year ago with such alacrity and failed to monitor an[Read More…]