TIL Desk/National/New Delhi-The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Monday issued an inspection notice to Islamic preacher Zakir Naik’s Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) for alleged Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) violations, a senior official of the Ministry.
The notice is the first step towards suspending or revoking the FCRA registration of any NGO or organisation.This is one of the first legal actions initiated by the government against Mr. Naik, after he came under the scanner for allegedly inspiring some of the Dhaka cafe attackers.
The Holey Artesan Bakery in Dhaka had come under attack from armed terrorists on July 1 where 22 people, mostly foreigners were killed. Security agencies have said that he inspired several terrorists in India as well.
