Controversial Zakir Naik set to return to India today

July 11, 2016 10:20

Controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, who has been in news ever since it emerged that two of the Dhaka attack terrorists were inspired by him, will be returning to India on Monday from Saudi Arabia.

Reports said Naik will also address the media in Mumbai tomorrow, amid probes into his controversial activities by multiple agencies.

Further, The Indian Express reported today citing sources that he will be constantly monitored by various central and state intelligence as well as counter-terrorism agencies after he lands at the Mumbai airport today.

Security has also been tightened in Mumbai as different groups are likely to hold protests as well as marches in his support.

Further, policemen have been posted outside the Mumbai office of the Islamic Research Foundation, a charitable organisation founded by Naik.

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