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Centre extends ban on Zakir Naik’s Islamic Research Foundation for 5 years

Centre has extended the ban on the Islamic Research Foundation (IRF), founded by fugitive Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, for another five years, declaring the organisation an unlawful association…

Centre extends ban on Zakir Naik's Islamic Research Foundation for 5 years
Centre extends ban on Zakir Naik's Islamic Research Foundation for 5 years — image via Times of India India — Credit: Storywire

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Centre has extended the ban on the Islamic Research Foundation (IRF), founded by fugitive Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, for another five years, declaring the organisation an unlawful association under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

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