The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a charge sheet against Islamic preacher Zakir Naik in its special court in Mumbai on Thursday, reports ANI.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a charge sheet against Islamic preacher Zakir Naik in its special court in Mumbai on Thursday, reports. Naik has been booked under charges of incitement of terror activities and hate speech among youth.
According to reports, the 58-page charge sheet also names Naik's two Islami Research Foundation (IRF) and Harmony Media Private Ltd.
The NIA, in the 58 page charge-sheet, has declared the Salafist preacher an absconder and booked him for inciting communal hatred, say media reports.
Zakir Naik fled India on July 1, 2016, after terrorists in neighbouring Bangladesh claimed that they were inspired by his speeches. Earlier in July, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) at the request of the NIA revoked Naik's passport under the provisions of the Passport Act, 1967.NIA had issued notices against Naik three times but he did not join the investigation.
On April 21, the NIA Special Court issued a non-bailable warrant against Naik.
On November 18, 2016, the NIA registered a criminal case against Naik at its Mumbai branch under Sections 153A of Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Sections 10, 13 and 18 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.
The IRF was declared an Unlawful Association by Government of India as per a notification dated November 17, 2016.
Naik has delivered over 1500 public lectures/talks in India and abroad. His last public lecture in India was held in Kishanganj, Bihar in March, 2012.
Naik has been charged with indulging in unlawful activities and promoting hatred between religions among other charges. He has also been charged with diverting money for anti-India activity and influencing youth through provocative speeches.
(With ANI inputs)
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