New Delhi: The government today suggested it was planning an action against controversial Indian Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, who, in Dhaka's Holey Artisan Bakery, was followed by militants who killed 20 persons.
It was a "matter of law" and the agencies concerned will take "appropriate action", said Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju.
"We will give all kind of support, whatsoever, in matters related to terrorism," he said.
Asked if the government planned to ban the preacher, as some other countries have already done, the minister said: "It's not wise on part of the minister to make announcements about actions likely to be taken."
Naik, founder of Mumbai-based Islamic Research Foundation, is banned in the United Kingdom and Canada for his hate speeches aimed against other religions.
(With IANS inputs)
