Zakir Naik blows the peace pipe; calls upon Muslim brethren for help

July 10, 2016 11:00

Controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik has sought support from the Muslim community against what he called was a "media trial" over allegedly provocative statements promoting militant views that have triggered calls for his arrest.

Introducing a new Twitter handle -- @drzakirofficial -- the Mumbai-based preacher also appealed to people around the world to "eliminate terrorism from our midst."

Naik has come under the scanner of the Indian government after reports emerged that two among a group of terrorists who killed 20 people in a posh Dhaka cafe last week were allegedly inspired by his speeches.

"I, Dr Zakir Naik, Call upon all my Muslim Brothers & Sisters to Support me against the "Media Trials" and Let Justice Prevail (sic)," Naik tweeted.

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