To, Dr, Manmohan Singh, Hon'ble Prime Minister, South Block, Raisina Hill, 26 Fetworry 2018 New Delhi- 110011 “olation is ‘uti 2010 (CRA) ruk “Islamic Research, * - FCRA No, 083780696 & Declaring ‘Islamic Research Foundation’ a Terrorist organisation ‘under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1907 Dear Sir, request you to accept my subject requests based on the fellowing facts 1, Islamic Research Foundation regularly holds meets where Zakir Naik, its President, induces people to convert to Islam. This is against the provisions of Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA) rules. (Annexure 1 - Zakir Naik publicly induces and converts a Christian to Islam & ‘Annexure 2 - Zakir Naik publicly induces and converts a Sikh and 2 Hindus to Islam) 2, Islamic Research Foundation’s Tinks with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT): Islamic Research Foundation is featured on the website of Jamaat-ud-Dawa, the parent and religious and political organisation of the notorious Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), a Terrorist organisation under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. A. screenshot of Jamat-ud-Dawa website from January 2008 shows a link to Islamic Research Foundation's (IRF) website, (Annexure 3 - Jamat-ud-Dawa Website with link to Islamic Research Foundation’s (RF) website) 3, Islamic Research Foundation's links with 2006 Mumbai serial bombings: “Investigations into the 2006 serial bombings in Mumbai showed that top Lashkar-e-Taiba organisers Rail Ahmed Sheikh and Zabiuddin Ansari often met at the Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) in Mumbai's Dongri area. IRF librarian Feroz Deshmukh, their contact there, tumed out to be a key member of the Lashkar-e-Taiba cell which executed the bombings.” (Annexure 4 - The Hindu media coverage) 4, Islamic Research Foundation's inks with 2008 Mumbai terror attacks: “Investigators have told DNA that among the contact details of “curiosity” that they have found in the records of Headley (David Coleman Headley. a key conspirator in the 2008 Mumbai teror attacks) from his Mumbai days are the numbers of Islamic Research Foundation.” (Annexure 5 - DNA media coverage) 5, Islamic Research Foundation’s links with and sympathy for Al-Qaida & Taliban: Islamic Research Foundation's President Zakir Naik has repeatedly questioned the validity of calling ‘Al-Qaida founder Osama Bin Laden & Taliban as terrorists. AFQuida is a Terrorist organisation ‘under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. Zakir Naik says that he is ‘not sure if Osama. Bin Laden & Taliban are Terrorists’. (Annexure 6 - NDTV interview)6. Several banned Terrorist organizations and their recruits have been enchanted and inspired by Islamic Research Foundation’s President Zakir Naik’s ideology A) Indian Mujahideen & Zakir Naik: “Inside the Indian Mujahideen safchouses raided in October, 2008, police found no evidence that ‘waditional theological literature or the vaitings of the Tablighi Jamant had influenced the group. Instead, they found pro-Taliban videos and speoches by Zakir Naik - 2 popular but controversial ‘Mumbai-based televangelist who has, among other things, defends Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin- Laden.” (Annexure 7 - The Hindu media coverage) “Interestingly, most of the CDs in a black case that were displayed by the police along with the recovered items on Friday featured Zakir Naik, a medical doctor turned Islamic scholar. (Annexure 8 ‘The Hindu media coverage) B,) Al-Queda & Zakie Naik: “A friend from that period tells TIME that Zazi became enchanted with the controversial Indian Muslim televangelist Dr. Zakir Naik, who preaches a wild mix of harsh Islamic rhetoric and unorthodox Muslim theology.” (Annexure 9 - Time Magazine media coverage) “Friends said that Najib later came to love videos on YouTube that featured Zakir Naik... To Mr Zazi, “he was his inspiration,” his friend Mr. Zaraei said. “He just loved him.” (Annexure 10 - The New York Times media coverage) 7. Several Farwas have been issued against the teachings of Islamic Researely Fouudation’s President Zakir Naik by traditional Islamic seminaries such as the Darul Ifta, Darul Uloom Deoband showing the growing concern about the radical poison he is spreading in the society: A.) "Muslims should avoid listening to him" (Annexure 11 - Fatwa: 352=363/B issued by Darul Ifta, Darul Uloom Deoband) 1B.) "His approach seems contradicted to authentic Ulama of salat™ (Annexure 12 ~ Fatwa: 1058/1058=1 issued by Darul Ifta, Darul Uloom Deoband) ‘C) "One should not rely upon his speeches” (Annexure 1 Darul ta, Darul Uloom Deoband) 8, More than 100 police complaints and many FIR's have been filed against Islamic Research Foundation’s President Zakir Naik for making derogatory comments about Lord Ganesh and thereby causing communal disharmony by hurting religious sentiments of the Hindus. (Annexure Id - Zakir NNaik’s comments about Lord Ganesh - FIR filed in Akola, Annexure 13 ~ Zakir Naik’s comments about Lord Ganesh 1, Annexure 16 - Zakir Naik’s comments about Lord Ganesh 2 & Annexure 17 - Zakir Naik’s comments about Lord Ganesh on his official Facebook page) 9, Islamic Research Foundation’s President Zakir Naik is also the Chairman of Peace TV. Peace ‘TV is one of the illegally broadcast foreign channels in India. in an answer to an unstarred question No. 1819 answered on 4/12/2102 in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State of the Ministry ot Information & Broadcasting stated that “The content of (Peace TV) these channels is not conducive to the security environment in the country and poses a potential security hazard”. (Annexure 18 - Peace TV illegally broadcasting in India - Lok Sabha Question. 10, __Islamie Research Foundation's President Zakir Naik has been banned from entering the United Kingdom by UK Home Secretary Theresa May. The UK High Court has also termed Zakir [Naik’s exclusion from United Kingdom as lawful, The United Kingdom Appeal Court also upheld theUK High Court's judgment regarding Zakir Naik’s United Kingdom ban as correct (Annexure 19 - Zakie Naik exclusion from UK lawful - UK High Court Judgement & Annexure 20 - Zakie Nails UK ban was correct - UK Appeal Court Judgement) Hat amie Research Foundtion’s President Zaki Naik is spreading a radical terorist ideology by Justifying, encouraging and endorsing ‘Suicide-bombing. (Annexure 21 ~ Zakir Naik publicly Justifying, encouraging and endorsing 'Suicide-bombing’) Based on the overwhelming evidence available in the public domain against Zakir Naik, Islamic Research Foundation & Peace TV, we request your good-office to initiate an urgent investigation in the matter and cancel the FCRA registration of Islamic Research Foundation and declare it a terrorist ‘organisation under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, Thanking you, Yours faithfully, ae ‘Anand Mathur 14, Noormal Lohia Lane, Kolkata - 700 007 ‘Annexure 1 - Zakir Naik publicly induces and converts a Christian to Islam - Video Annexure 2 - Zakir Naik publicly induces and converts a Sikh and 2 Hindus to Islam - Video Annexure 3 - Jamat-ud-Dawa website with link to Islamic Research Foundation's (IRF) website - Website screenshot Annexure 4 - The Hindu media coverage Annexure 5 ~ DNA media coverage Annexure 6 - NDTV interview - Video Annexure 7 - The Hindu media coverage Annexure 8 - The Hindu media coverage Annexure 9 - Time Magazine meix coverage Annexure 10 - The New York Times media coverage Annexure 11 - Fatwa: 352=363/8 issued by Darul Ifa, Darul Uloom Deoband - Website Screenshot Annexure 12 - Fatwa: 1058/1058=1 issued by Darul Ifta, Darul Uloom Deoband - Website Sereenshot Annexure 13 - Fatwa: 1541/1322=B/1429 issued by Darul Ifta, Darul Uloom Deoband - Website Screenshot ‘Annexure 14 - Zakir Naik’s comments about Lord Ganesh - FIR filed in Akola ‘Annexure 15 - Zakir Naik’s comments about Lord Ganesh | - Video ‘Annexure 16 - Zakir Naik’s comments about Lord Ganesh 2 - Video Annexure 17 - Zakir Naik’s comments about Lord Ganesh on his official Facebook page - Website Screenshot Annexure 18 - Peave TV illegally broadcasting in India - Lok Sabha Question Annexure 19 - Zakir Naik exclusion from UK lawful - UK High Coun Judgement ‘Annexure 20 - Zakir Naik’s UK ban was correct - UK Appeal Court Judgement ‘Annexure 21 - Zakir Naik publicly justifying, encouraging and endorsing ‘Suicide-bombing - VideoPrime Minister's Office ag Ret - 110101 New Delhi - 110101 LETTER OF Sh. ANAND MATHUR Sub: 14, NOORMAL LOHIA LANE, KOLKATA~ 700007, WEST BENGAL is office from Sh. ANAND MATHUR is / [PAVAN MALVIYAL SECTION OFFICER A letter dated 26-02-2013 received in thi forwarded herewith for action as appropriate. HOME SECRETARY, M/O HOME AFFAIRS PMO UD No.1 1/3/2013-PMP2/30558 dated 08-03-2013 S ‘opy for information to: Sh, ANAND MATHUR 1d, NOORMAL LOHIA LANE, KOLKATA- 700007, WEST BENGAL |PAVAN MALVIVA] SECTION OFFICER