Centre extends ban on Zakir Naik's Islamic Research Foundation for 5 years
The Indian government has extended the ban on the Islamic Research Foundation (IRF), led by Zakir Naik, for another five years under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The government cites concerns over the promotion of religious hatred and potential links to terrorism.
Why it matters
The extension reflects the government's ongoing efforts to curb extremist rhetoric and maintain communal harmony through legal restrictions on organizations.
NEW DELHI: Centre has extended the ban on the Islamic Research Foundation (IRF), founded by fugitive Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, for another five years, declaring the organisation an unlawful association under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).In a notification issued on Friday, the Union home ministry said the organisation and its members, particularly its founder and president, Dr Zakir Abdul Karim Naik, were allegedly encouraging and assisting followers in promoting enmity, hatred and ill-will between different religious communities.
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