No proof against Dr Zakir Naik; security agencies asked to probe deeper

September 1, 2016

Mangaluru, Sep 1: Even after two months of rigorous investigation the security agencies have not found any solid evidence against Islamic preacher Dr Zakir Naik, who is accused by a section of media of inspiring terrorists and violating foreign funding norms.

No violations

Highly placed sources said that the Islamic Research Foundation, the NGO run by Dr Naik, has almost come out clean on foreign donations received. In its reply submitted before the home ministry last week, Dr Naik's NGO has given details of funds reportedly received in 2014 from Dubai with an explanation on expenditure, a senior MHA official said on the condition of anonymity.

The NGO has received nearly Rs 93 lakh from Dubai in 2014. Naik's spokesperson Arif Malik said: "In 2014-15, MHA carried out inspection of our accounts and foreign donation utilisation and after three weeks of exhaustive investigations gave us a clean chit.

Still the NGO is facing the threat of ban under Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) after solicitor-general Ranjit Kumar wrote to the Ministry of Home Affairs asking it to take action against the televangelist.

Probe to be intensified

Meanwhile, the security agencies have been asked to analyse Dr Naik's speeches in a more comprehensive manner and conduct a more exhaustive probe before any decision is taken on whether to gag him and ban his NGO, Islamic Research Foundation (IRF), as an unlawful association.

The development comes with the Law Ministry advising the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), which has jurisdiction over security agencies, that not enough evidence is on record to proceed against Naik.

“We have been advised to analyse a larger number of speeches delivered by Naik to arrive at a clearer picture of whether he is liable for any action. While several of his speeches have already been analysed, we will now have to go through as many of his speeches as is possible – not all his speeches might be easily available,” a source in the MHA said.

The process could take weeks, or even months, as it is “extremely laborious”. The source said, “Videos of Naik's speeches available in the public domain will have to be authenticated to prove they are not doctored in any way, and then they will have to be carefully transcribed.”

Terror allegations

Meanwhile, security agencies have claimed that nearly 55 terror accused, arrested from across the country over the past decade, have reportedly been influenced by Dr Naik, or at least they have watched Dr Naik's speeches. These terror accused include those who were picked up as far back as 2005. However the agencies have failed to produce any proof for their claims.

Dr Naik's lawyer has refuted these allegations and said that if his speeches are seen in their full context, no one would conclude that he had inspired people to commit acts of terror. Those leveling allegations against Naik might have relied upon doctored speeches available on the Internet, and not on the entire speech, his lawyer had earlier said.

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I hope many will convert to Islam after hearing his speeches.

Government should allow entire nation to hear his speeches and take decisions.

this will be another blow to BJP led MODI personality ...this is to divert Bhakths away from Babri masjid issue and corruption ,,,,

O bhakthon jaan lo

Al Hamdulillahi Rubil Al Alameen.....

Honey trap ! Why only muslim media reporting with headlines.. Zakir naik news
Jangal main more nacha
Kisne dekha !

Al Hamduillha Truth all ways win

whoever, goes deeper and deeper on islamic speech will embrace Islam.

Do any type of investigation, as long as it is fair and honest, there is no problem.
We know Dr. Naik and his NGO. Even many common Non-Muslims specially educated Hindus know him.

If anybody tries to harm deliberately such innocent great personality, definitely they are spreading communal disharmony and it will be very costlier to them.

Be sincere and be fair.

Naren, even if your hypocrite brothers investigate thousands and thousands of files , you will not get any thing out of it..... Truth always wins, Insha Allah

everyone knows Dr. Zakeer naik did not do any wrong. why this RSS people want him to implicate in wrong case?

Let police go and find real goondas and babas in politics who are looting India and killing indians, Kidnapping Girls, and carrying out bomb blasts

Surely U go deeper and deeper and deeper and will dig your own grave... U will not find any link to terrorist...
Understand the TRUTH and PONDER on what Dr. Zakir naik conveys...

Chaddis should understand that Zakir Naik brings white money to our economy.....never ever utilized it for any illegal purpose....probe team got babaji's tullu....wasted tax payers money for this probe.....

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Bengaluru Police Commissioner’s office sealed after staffer tests positive

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June 27,2020

Bengaluru, Jun 27: The Bengaluru Police Commissioner’s office on Infantry Road has been sealed after one of the staffers tested Covid-positive. It will remain shut from June 27 to 29.

A senior police officer from the administrative department, in a media release, stated that almost the entire staff has been asked to work from home, while some have told to work from sub-divisions of DCP’s offices.

It is said that one of the staffers, who recently reported for duty at Anti-Terror Cell (ATC), tested positive on Friday, and officials took a decision to seal the premises after the media got wind of it.

Earlier, a function for Drug Observation Day too was held on the premises on Friday. The staff has not been asked to go on quarantine.

Only a few staffers have been asked to come to the police control room situated in the same building.

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Flight operation affected at Mangaluru Airport due to thick fog

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February 15,2020

Mangaluru, Feb 15: Dense fog formation and poor visibility at the runway forced to delay and diversions of some flights arriving and take off at the Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) on Saturday.

Flights take off and landings were suspended from 0700 hours am to 1030 hours.

Many flights to land in the morning were diverted.

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Weddings in the time of Covid: 'Zawaj' offers complete solution for new challenges

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June 2,2020

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