Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Islamic Affairs has termed the Tablighi Jamaat a terrorist organisation and asked preachers to warn people against the group. Palki Sharma tells you why the group has become so controversial.

Gravitas: Saudi Arabia says Tablighi Jamaat is a terrorist organisation

The Tamil Nadu government on Monday informed the Madras High Court that all the 129 foreign members of Tablighi Jamaat detained in a special camp for various violations will be soon moved to Tamil Nadu Haj service society in Choolai area in the city.

"They have been detained for various lockdown violations and for involving in the preaching of their faith violating visa conditions. So far 14 FIRs have been registered. Now the state has decided to accommodate them in the society in Choolai. It has 89 rooms and a separate place for women," state Public Prosecutor A Natarajan said.

He made the submissions on the plea seeking a direction to the state to release the Tablighi Jamaat members, who are currently detained in a special camp for foreign prisoners.

Opposing the PP's submission, senior advocate for the petitioners Ajmal Khan contended that all the detainees are foreign nationals and they do not know the regional language.

"When this was the case, how could they be involved in religious preaching?" he asked.

Recording the submission, a division bench, comprising Justices N Kirubakaran and V M Velumani adjourned the hearing to July 20.

According to the prosecution, of the detained 53 are from Indonesia, 17 Malaysia, 14 Thailand, 14 Bangladesh, 13 Myanmar, 8 Ethiopia, 5 France, 3 Comoros, 1 Congo, and 1 from Belgium.&nbsp;

The Tamil Nadu government on Monday informed the Madras High Court that all the 129 foreign members of Tablighi Jamaat detained in a special camp for various violations will be soon moved to Tamil Nadu Haj service society in Choolai area in the city.

The Tamil Nadu government on Monday informed the Madras High Court that all the 129 foreign members of Tablighi Jamaat detained in a special camp for various violations will be soon moved to Tamil Nadu Haj service society in Choolai area in the city. "They have been detained for various lockdown violations and for involving in the preaching of their faith violating visa conditions. So far 14 FIRs have been registered. Now the state has decided to accommodate them in the society in Choolai. It has 89 rooms and a separate place for women," state Public Prosecutor A Natarajan said. He made the submissions on the plea seeking a direction to the state to release the Tablighi Jamaat members, who are currently detained in a special camp for foreign prisoners. Opposing the PP's submission, senior advocate for the petitioners Ajmal Khan contended that all the detainees are foreign nationals and they do not know the regional language. "When this was the case, how could they be involved in religious preaching?" he asked. Recording the submission, a division bench, comprising Justices N Kirubakaran and V M Velumani adjourned the hearing to July 20. According to the prosecution, of the detained 53 are from Indonesia, 17 Malaysia, 14 Thailand, 14 Bangladesh, 13 Myanmar, 8 Ethiopia, 5 France, 3 Comoros, 1 Congo, and 1 from Belgium.

All detained Tablighi Jamaat members to be moved to Haj service society: Tamil Nadu government to high court

Around 2000 people have been infected in India and the death toll has climbed to 50 after the Tablighi Jamaat nightmare. In the latest 19 deaths out of the total 50 in India are related to the Tablighi Jamaat. The Health Ministry held a press conference and said that search is on to track all the people who attended the Tablighi Jamaat. PM Modi on the other hand that people of all religions must come together in the fight against the coronavirus.

Health Ministry: Tablighi Jamaat meet could be real cause of worry for India

Around 2000 people have been infected in India and the death toll has climbed to 50 after the Tablighi Jamaat nightmare. In the latest 19 deaths out of the total 50 in India are related to the Tablighi Jamat. Watch report:

Tablighi meet turns into virus nightmare: COVID-19 cases around 14 states linked to meet

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Gravitas: Saudi Arabia says Tablighi Jamaat is a terrorist organisation

All detained Tablighi Jamaat members to be moved to Haj service society: Tamil Nadu government to high court

Health Ministry: Tablighi Jamaat meet could be real cause of worry for India

Tablighi meet turns into virus nightmare: COVID-19 cases around 14 states linked to meet