Mangaluru: Man calls for prayers for victory of Hamas, video goes viral; arrested

Mangaluru, Oct 14 (IANS): A video showing a man in this district urging for special prayers for the victory of the terrorist outfit Hamas against Israel has gone viral on social media triggering a debate.

In the 30-second video, the man identifying himself as Zakir, a member of Khabarstan Premi Sangha from Mangaluru, has appealed that the members of his group to conduct ‘duwa’ (special prayers) for Palestine, Gaza residents and patriot Hamas soldiers.

Dressed like a Talibani, Zakir can be seen holding a religious scripture.

The video had gone viral on social media raising concerns in the communally sensitive Dakshina Kannada district.

Zakir claims to be a resident of the Bandar area in Mangaluru city in the video.

Zakir arrested

The Mangaluru North police station has filed suo moto case against Zakir after the video in which he called for prayers for the victory of Hamas went viral.

Zakir alias Zaki (58) is a native of Jokatte and presently residing at Bunder.

He has been arrested and produced before the court. There are seven cases registered against him at the North police station.

(With inputs from ANK)