Kashmiris take to streets, social media in support of preacher Zakir Naik

July 08, 2016 19:46

Scores of Kashmiris came out on streets and took to the social media in defence of Islamic preacher Zakir Naik as the controversy surrounding him peaked and Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh ordered a thorough probe into his speeches.

After the brutal attack at a Dhaka cafe that left 22 people dead, media reports said one of the terrorists, Rohan Imtiaz, had followed Naik's speeches closely.

Members of Islamic Fraternity -- a Muslim youth body -- held a demonstration at the Press Enclave in Srinagar with banners saying Dr Zakir Naik Kashmir is with you, Zakir Naik is a man of peace and harmony and Stop false propaganda against Dr Zakir Naik.

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