The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) refused to provide details of extradition request to Malaysia to extradite Di Zakir Naik, who is now a permanent resident of that country.
The request was made by a PTI correspondent, in accordance with Section 8 (1) (a) (f) and (h) of the Right to Information Act, 2005.
MEA said the information cannot be provided because it would impede the process of investigation or apprehension or prosecution of offenders.
According to The Hindu, the Prime Minister of Malasia Dr Mahathir, who has met Dr Naik, “made it clear that his government will not easily give in to India’s demand to deport Naik.”
“We do not easily follow the demands of others. We must look at all factors before we respond,” Dr. Mahathir was quoted as saying by the New Straits Times.
“Otherwise, someone will become a victim,” the prime minister had said.
“Mr. Mahathir had also said that Malaysia will not deport Naik back to India, as long as he does not create problems in the country. The previous Malaysian government had granted Naik permanent resident status.”, reported The Hindu.
Last month a Tribunal Judge, hearing the court case against Dr Zakir Naik, grilled NIA and retained the status quo of the properties owned by Dr Naik's trust.
In December last year, Interpol refused to issue a red-corner notice against Dr Zakir Naik, and instructed its worldwide offices to delete all data from files on him, citing political and religious bias among other reasons.”
