New Delhi: Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Venkaiah Naidu today hinted that the government may take action against controversial Indian Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, who was followed by militants who killed 20 persons in Dhaka's Holey Artisan Bakery on July 1.
"The Home Ministry will analyse everything," Naidu said, adding that speeches of Naik "are objectionable".
A controversial preacher, Zakir Naik recently hit the headlines following revelation that two out of five young militants who attacked a popular cafe in Dhakha on July 1 drew their inspiration from his speeches.
Young militant Rohan Imtiaz, son of an Awami League leader, posted a message on Facebook last year quoting Peace TV's preacher Naik "urging all Muslims to be terrorists".
Condemning the attacks in Bangladesh, Naidu said terrorism has no religion or region and called for the entire world to unite against it.
Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju had yesterday indicated that the government was contemplating action against Naik, saying it was a "matter of law" and the agencies concerned will take "appropriate action".
Police deployed outside Zakir Naik’s Mumbai office
Naik, founder of Mumbai-based Islamic Research Foundation, is banned in the United Kingdom and Canada for his alleged hate speeches aimed against other religions.
Meanwhile, police have been deployed outside the city office of Naik’s foundation. A senior Mumbai Police official said security personnel have been deployed outside Naik's 'Islamic Research Foundation' office at Dongri area in South Mumbai, as a precautionary measure in the wake of the recent developments.
"We have neither received any threat perception nor particular instructions from the state or Central government. We have deployed our forces only as a precautionary measure to avoid any untoward incident," the official said.
