Govt examining Zakir Naik's speeches, will not compromise on terrorism: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi: Tightening the noose around Zakir Naik, Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Thursday, said the government has taken cognizance of the speeches of the founder of Islamic Research Foundation and necessary instructions have been issued in this regard to the officials.

While addressing the media, the Home Minister said, “Naik's speeches are being examined and whatever is justified will be done.”

Talking tough, Singh said, “As far as the Indian Government is concerned, it will not compromise on terrorism at any cost.

The Islamist preacher is accused of making inflammatory speeches which allegedly inspired the recent Bangladesh terror attacks, which killed 20 foreign nationals and two cops.

Naik is the founder of Peace Television channel, Peace TV Bangla and Peace TV Urdu, and Dawah which invites people to understand Islam through dialogue.