The NIA carried out searches at the premises of controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, his NGO and a few associates for the third consecutive day today, even as it blocked the website of outlawed Islamic Research Foundation founded by him. Search operations were carried out by the National Investigation Agency at the offices of IRF, premises of Naik as well as that of Harmony Media Pvt Ltd, from where the programmes were being aired on Naik's Peace TV. The NIA also blocked the website of IRF, which was allegedly promoting "hate speeches" of Naik. If the Islamic preacher fails to respond to the NIA summon, a red corner notice will be issued against Naik through Interpol by it. The agency is expected to examine cases relating to 50 individuals who were allegedly drawn to extremism after listening to Naik's sermons.

Source: dna November 21, 2016 13:37 UTC