Saqib Iqbal Shami,
Hyderabad: A British Islamic teacher was reportedly stopped from attending a religious gathering in Warangal on allegations that he flouted Indian visa rules.
According to reports, the Pakistani-born British citizen Saqib Iqbal Shami was on a 26-day visit to India from January 26. On February 4, he was supposed to take part in a religious event at Azam Jahi Mill grounds.
A legal rights firm called Legal Rights Protection Forum (LRPF) lodged a complaint with the Ministry of Home Affairs seeking Shami be prevented from attending the event.
Right-wing organization Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) also lodged a complaint against Sami’s visit with the local police.
Shami was escorted to Hyderabad.
This post was last modified on February 5, 2023 2:29 pm