Solidarity march in Srinagar for Zakir

Srinagar: Supporters of controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik took out a solidarity march in Srinagar on Friday to condemn any action that might be taken against the scholar. Over a dozen supporters gathered peaceful in the Residency Road area and shouted slogans in favour of Zakir Naik. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of their march, Muhammad Aamir, 35, a supporter said: “He is a renowned Islamic scholar who has always condemned terrorism.” “Any action to ban his preaching or his television channel will have serious repercussions,” Aamir added. The supporters later dispersed.