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Central Government Bans Controversial Islamic Preacher Zakir Naik’s Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) for 5 Years

Author : NewsGram Desk

Updated:16th Nov, 2016 at 2:30 AM

New Delhi, Nov 16, 2016: The central government on Tuesday banned controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik's NGO Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) for five years with immediate effect.

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The ban on IRF has been enforced under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and approved at a Union cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Earlier on November 4, the government, through a gazette notification, had put the IRF under prior permission category. (IANS)

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Central Government Bans Controversial Islamic Preacher Zakir Naik’s Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) for 5 Years

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