Indian fugitive Zakir Naik likely to be deported from Oman: Sources

Radical Islamist preacher Zakir Naik is likely to be deported to India from Oman. Indian Intelligence Agencies are in conversation with Oman authorities to detain him during his visit to Oman where Naik has been invited to deliver two religious lectures in the capital city Muscat on March 23 and 25 during Ramzan.

According to News 18, the Indian embassy in Muscat is in touch with agencies to detain Naik, and deport him under the laws. "There is strong possibility that local authorities oblige to their request and detain him," sources in Indian Intelligence Agencies said.

Omani Ambassador took up the matter with MEA, and similarly, the Indian Ambassador in Oman has also raised the issue with Omani MFA. Indian agencies are likely to send a legal team for follow up after detention.