The Home Ministry has found that the IRF Education Trust has violated various provisions of the Foreign Contribution Regulations Act 2010. IRF Educational Trust, promoted by controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, has been put under prior permission category, thus preventing it from receiving foreign funds without getting nod from the Central government. Interestingly, the IRF’s registration under the FCRA was renewed in September inadvertently despite multiple probes against Mr. Naik, leading to suspension of a Joint Secretary and four other officials in the Home Ministry. Maharashtra Police has also registered criminal cases against Mr. Naik for his alleged involvement in radicalisation of youths and luring them into terror activities, a source said. Mr. Naik also transferred IRF’s foreign funds to Peace TV for making “objectionable” programmes.

Source: The Hindu November 05, 2016 13:34 UTC