Controversial Islamic preacher wanted in India for inciting extremism through hate speech, Zakir Naik, received a high-level welcome in Pakistan that is “disappointing and condemnable, but not surprising”, the ministry said on Friday (Oct 4). of Foreign Affairs. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Naik, an Indian fugitive, receiving a warm welcome in the neighboring country was not a surprise for India.
What did MEA say about Zakir Naik?
“We have seen reports that he (Zakir Naik) has been installed in Pakistan and warmly welcomed there. We are not surprised that an Indian fugitive has received a high-level welcome in Pakistan. “It’s disappointing and condemnable, but not surprising…” Jaiswal said.
“We are not very clear which passport and what documents went there. But when the Prime Minister of Malaysia was here, this particular issue was addressed,” he added.
Naik, wanted in India for alleged money laundering and inciting extremism through hate speech, fled the country in 2016. He was granted permanent residency in Malaysia by the previous government led by Mahathir Mohamed.
Naik arrived in Pakistan at the invitation of the government on a month-long visit during which he will deliver lectures in major cities including Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore. It is his first visit to Pakistan in three decades; The last time he visited the country was in 1992.
Who is Zakir Naik?
Zakir Naik is wanted by Indian authorities for alleged money laundering and inciting extremism through hate speech. He fled the country in 2016 and was granted permanent residency in Malaysia. New Delhi has requested his extradition on several occasions, but Malaysia has so far not agreed.
However, early last month, when Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim visited New Delhi, he indicated that his government could consider India’s request to extradite controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik if it provides evidence against him.
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