Action on radical Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, 'X' account closed in India

The account of radical Islamic preacher Zakir Naik has been closed on the social media site 'X'. In view of India, Zakir Naik's account has been closed on the site 'X.' Actually, this action was taken on Friday. Zakir Naik is wanted in India in many cases. He is also accused of money laundering. Zakir Naik, a fugitive wanted in India, embarked on a tour of Pakistan. Previously, the Indian Foreign Ministry was strongly critical of that. In a few hours, an action has been taken against his 'X'.

Earlier, India had objected to the welcome Zakir Naik got in Pakistan. But India had also said on Friday there is nothing shocking in this. It is not surprising for us at all. Naik resident of Malaysia began almost month-long visit to Pakistan on Tuesday. He also met the Prime Minister of Pakistan Shahbaz Sharif.

The Foreign Ministry's spokesman, Randhir Jaiswal said, 'We have seen reports that he has been honoured in Pakistan. He has been accorded a warm welcome there. It is not unexpected on our part that an Indian fugitive has been accorded a high-level welcome in Pakistan. It is disappointing and reprehensible but at the same time, not unexpected. But it is not known with which passport Naik went to Pakistan.

Naik is wanted in India on grounds of money laundering and for inciting extremism through hate speeches. He fled India in 2016. The then Malaysian government headed by Mahathir Mohammad had given permanent residence to the Islamic preacher in his country. Jaiswal said that India's extradition request is pending with the Malaysian government. India is believed to have raised the issue during Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's visit to New Delhi in August.