April 17, 2026 08:06 pm (IST)
Islamic preacher Zakir Naik and VHP's Pravin Togadia banned from entering Mangalore
Bengaluru, Dec 29 (IBNS) The Karnataka government on Tuesday banned Islamic preacher Zakir Naik and Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Pravin Togadia from entering Mangalore, reports said.
The decision was taken following communal tension in the area for past five months.
The duo was scheduled to attend an event between December 31, 2016 and January 6, 2016.
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