Maharashtra govt orders probe into Zakir Naik’s public documents

HIGHLIGHTS

• Devendra Fadnavis has ordered an inquiry into Islamic preacher Zakir Naik’s public documents
• Earlier, cops were deployed outside the Mumbai office of a foundation run by him
• Naik’s ‘hate speech’ is reported to have inspired one of the five Bangladeshi militants

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday directed the Mumbai Police to initiate an inquiry into Islamic preacher Zakir Naik ‘s public documents. Earlier in the day, the Centre had called his speeches ‘highly objectionable’ and hinted at ‘appropriate action’ against him...................................................................................... http://www.microstat.in/maharashtra-govt-orders-probe-into-zakir-naiks-public-documents/