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Zakir Naik's Peace TV has no licence in India; govt to take strict action
Ref: http://www.firstpost.com/india/zakir-naiks-peace-tv-has-no-licence-in-india-govt-to-take-strict-action-2882254.html
Zakir Naik is all over the news after two of the militants in the Dhaka attacks were found to have been influenced by him. The Islamic preacher has now come under the scanner of the Indian government.

After the Bangladesh government requested New Delhi to examine the content of his sermons, the government is all set to take strict action against those airing his channel Peace TV, according to a report by NDTV.

According to the NDTV report, the I&B ministry has taken cognisance of the fact that the Mumbai-based preacher's channel, which is aired from Dubai, is available at many places in India through cable operators. This is despite Peace TV not having the licence to broadcast its programmes in India.