Amidst the controversy regarding controversial televengalist and Islamic preacher Zakir Naik’s role in inspiring and motivating the Dhaka bakery attackers, the Shia Muslim community of Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh has come out and protested against him.
The community members on Saturday came out and raised slogans against Naik and other extremist leaders. The members carried banners which had pictures of the so-called Islamic State founder Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and Jammat-ud-Dawah chief Hafiz Saeed along with that of Zakir Naik. “Protest march against terrorism,” read the banner.
Naik’s name popped up after it was discovered that two of the Dhaka attackers were his fans and used to follow him on social media. In past, others involved in terrorist activities like recently busted Hyderabad ISIS module’s chief have found to be followers of Naik.
The Shiv Sena in Maharashtra called for a complete ban on Naik and his channel Peace TV. Home Minister Rajnath Singh also said that it was a matter of serious concern and a probe into funding of Zakir’s NGO has also been ordered.
source : abna24
