Delhi Minorities Commission Chairman Zaraful Islam Booked Under Sedition Charges Over Controversial Tweet

Delhi Police's special cell has booked the chairman of Delhi Minorities Commission Zaraful Islam Khan under charges of sedition for making 'provocative' remarks in his social media posts for which he had later issued an apology, reports Hindustan Times.

In his post, Khan hailed Islamic Salafi-jihadist preacher Zakir Naik, whose preaching is banned in various countries, who is linked to many terrorism incidents, and is wanted in India for criminal activities. Furthermore, the Interpol has also issued a red corner notice (RCN) against him.

After Khan's communal remarks had set off a controversy, he had issued a statement in which he claimed to acknowledge that his post was 'ill-timed' and 'insensitive' in the view of nation's ongoing fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.