Radical Islamic preacher Zakir Naik—an Indian fugitive—will reportedly return to Malaysia after completing his programmes in Oman.

Malaysian-based newspaper New Strait Times quoting Naik’s lawyer Datuk Akberdin Abdul Kader reported that Zakir still had programmes to attend in the Middle Eastern country.

According to reports, Naik was in Muscat to deliver religious talks.

Naik, who now resides in Malaysia, was charged with money laundering and terrorism charges, and creating religious tension through his speeches and lectures in India.

In 2016, Naik fled India and moved to Malaysia and reportedly secured permanent residency there. The Indian government declared his Islamic Research Foundation unlawful in 2022.

In 2019, he was also banned from delivering public speeches in Malaysia. Besides India, his Peace TV network is also banned in Bangladesh, Canada, Sri Lanka and the UK.

During a regular media interaction on Thursday, India’s External Ministry Affairs said that it will take all the required steps to bring the radical preacher back to India and have him face justice.&nbsp;

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MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi’s remarks came days after Naik arrived in Oman as a "state guest" to deliver his lecture on "Holy Quran is a Global Necessity" in the country.

"Zakir Naik is an accused in numerous cases in India. He is a fugitive from justice. We have taken up the matter with the government of Oman and its authorities," Bagchi said.

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When asked about India’s extradition request, Bagchi said, “I will check on this. I think the list of countries we have an extradition treaty is already in the public domain and Oman is not on the list. However, I do need to reconfirm."

(With inputs from agencies)

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Radical Islamic preacher Zakir Naik—an Indian fugitive—will reportedly return to Malaysia after completing his programmes in Oman. Malaysian-based newspaper New Strait Times quoting Naik’s lawyer Datuk Akberdin Abdul Kader reported that Zakir still had programmes to attend in the Middle Eastern country.

Radical Islamic preacher Zakir Naik—an Indian fugitive—will reportedly return to Malaysia after completing his programmes in Oman. Malaysian-based newspaper New Strait Times quoting Naik’s lawyer Datuk Akberdin Abdul Kader reported that Zakir still had programmes to attend in the Middle Eastern country. According to reports, Naik was in Muscat to deliver religious talks. Naik, who now resides in Malaysia, was charged with money laundering and terrorism charges, and creating religious tension through his speeches and lectures in India. In 2016, Naik fled India and moved to Malaysia and reportedly secured permanent residency there. The Indian government declared his Islamic Research Foundation unlawful in 2022. In 2019, he was also banned from delivering public speeches in Malaysia. Besides India, his Peace TV network is also banned in Bangladesh, Canada, Sri Lanka and the UK. During a regular media interaction on Thursday, India’s External Ministry Affairs said that it will take all the required steps to bring the radical preacher back to India and have him face justice. Also read | China spent $240 billion bailing out countries who have taken Belt and Road loans: Report MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi’s remarks came days after Naik arrived in Oman as a "state guest" to deliver his lecture on "Holy Quran is a Global Necessity" in the country. "Zakir Naik is an accused in numerous cases in India. He is a fugitive from justice. We have taken up the matter with the government of Oman and its authorities," Bagchi said. Also read | Paranoid Kim Jong Un orders increase in production of weapons-grade nuclear materials When asked about India’s extradition request, Bagchi said, “I will check on this. I think the list of countries we have an extradition treaty is already in the public domain and Oman is not on the list. However, I do need to reconfirm." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Radical preacher Zakir Naik to return to Malaysia, no word on India’s extradition request yet

India has made extradition requests for 110 fugitives in various countries and the appeals are in different stages of execution, the government said today.

In a written reply in the parliament&#39;s upper house Rajya Sabha, minister of state for foreign affairs V K Singh said that 47 countries have signed the treaty with India till date. &nbsp;The countries include the US, UAE, the UK, Canada, Germany, Nepal, Bangladesh, Iran, Singapore, Australia, Nigeria, Denmark, South Africa and France.

Singh added that India has entered into extradition arrangements with nine more countries.

&quot;We have sought extradition of fugitives who are wanted for crimes in India from foreign countries. 110 such requests for extradition of fugitives who are wanted in India are at various stages of execution with various foreign countries.

&quot;As per available information, 62 criminal fugitives, including those wanted for crimes related to terrorism, have been successfully brought back to Indian since 2002,&quot; the minister said, Press Trust of India reported.

(With inputs from PTI)

Forty-seven countries have inked the extradition treaty till date with India. The requests are at various stages of execution

India has made extradition requests for 110 fugitives in various countries and the appeals are in different stages of execution, the government said today. In a written reply in the parliament's upper house Rajya Sabha, minister of state for foreign affairs V K Singh said that 47 countries have signed the treaty with India till date. The countries include the US, UAE, the UK, Canada, Germany, Nepal, Bangladesh, Iran, Singapore, Australia, Nigeria, Denmark, South Africa and France. Singh added that India has entered into extradition arrangements with nine more countries. "We have sought extradition of fugitives who are wanted for crimes in India from foreign countries. 110 such requests for extradition of fugitives who are wanted in India are at various stages of execution with various foreign countries. "As per available information, 62 criminal fugitives, including those wanted for crimes related to terrorism, have been successfully brought back to Indian since 2002," the minister said, Press Trust of India reported. (With inputs from PTI)

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Radical preacher Zakir Naik to return to Malaysia, no word on India’s extradition request yet

India makes extradition request for 110 fugitives