Controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik Friday said he would not be returning to India this year. Islamic Research Organisation received at least Rs 15 crore in funding till 2012. Naik, who is the founder of Islamic Research Organisation, is under scanner after the recent Dhaka terror attack, where 20 were slaughtered by men allegedly inspired by his speeches. Naik condemned the terrorist attack in Nice where a man driving a truck ran over a crowd, killing at least 84. Earlier today, the televangelist, speaking via Skype from Saudi Arabia, told reporters that he was not approached by any government authorities so far.

Source: Indian Express July 15, 2016 11:04 UTC