India revokes Zakir Naik's passport

International Desk: Indian government has revoked the passport of Islamic preacher Zakir Naik as he repeatedly failed to respond to a showcause notice issued to him by the National Investigation Agency (NIA).

Zakir Naik was asked to make a personal appearance by July 13, according to the notice.

According to the Times of India, India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) acted on a request by the NIA, which is probing Zakir over terrorism and money laundering.

The preacher, best known as a public speaker and TV preacher, has been accused of spreading hatred, funding terrorists and money laundering.

Source: Agencies


risingbd/Dhaka/July 19, 2017/A K Azad