NIA asks Zakir Naik to appear on March 14

March 07, 2017 18:54

The National Investigation Agency has asked controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik to appear before it on March 14.

It is believed Naik is staying in Saudi Arabia to evade arrest after perpetrators of the Dhaka terror strike last year claimed they were inspired by him.

The 51-year-old preacher has been booked along with unnamed officials of his Islamic Research Foundation for promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion. He's also been accused of indulging in acts prejudicial to the maintenance of harmony beside various sections of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act.

Meanwhile, the Enforcement Directorate today questioned Naik's sister in connection with a money laundering probe against him and others.

Officials said Naik's sister Nailah Noorani met the Investigating Officer (IO) of the case at the agency's office in MUmbai during which her statement was recorded under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

They said the agency wanted to grill Noorani about the alleged fund transactions in her account and the firms associated with her.

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