Centre Extends Ban on Zakir Naik’s Islamic Research Foundation for 5 More Years
The ministry said the group remained a threat to national security and communal harmony, citing speeches that promoted enmity and inspired terrorist acts.
- On Friday, the Ministry of Home Affairs declared the Islamic Research Foundation an unlawful association under the Unlawful Activities Act for another five years.
- The Indian government first banned the IRF in November 2016, shortly after terrorists involved in the Dhaka Holey Artisan Bakery attack claimed inspiration from founder Zakir Naik.
- Officials allege Naik promotes hatred between religious groups using his Peace TV channel and social media networks, which have over 20 million followers, to inspire youth to commit terrorist acts.
- The Central Government warned that without this ban, the IRF would "continue its subversive activities" and reorganize absconding activists, potentially disrupting India's secular fabric and supporting militancy.
- Naik currently resides in Malaysia, which has not complied with New Delhi's extradition requests, while he continues engaging in diplomatic visits, including meetings with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
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Zakir Naik’s IRF remains banned as Centre extends ‘unlawful’ tag
New Delhi: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs on Friday, November 13, announced the extension of the ban on the Islamic Research Foundation (IRF), headed by Dr Zakir Naik, as an “unlawful association” for another five years. The Central government had declared the IRF as an “unlawful association” on November 15, 2021, under Sub-section (1) … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Storie…
Centre extends ban on Zakir Naik's Islamic Research Foundation for five more years
The Union Home Ministry has extended the ban on fugitive Zakir Naik's Islamic Research Foundation for five more years. It said the ban was extended as Naik and IRF have kept promoting attempts to create a disharmony and hatred within the society.
Centre extends ban on Zakir Naik’s Islamic Research Foundation as unlawful association by 5 years - The Tribune
The Centre has extended the ban on controversial preacher Zakir Naik’s Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) as an unlawful association for another five years.
Centre Extends Ban On Zakir Naik's Islamic Research Foundation For Another 5 Years
The ministry accused Naik and the organisation of promoting religious hatred, inspiring extremist activities and supporting militancy. The IRF was first banned in November 2016, after Naik left India, and the order was renewed in 2021.
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