Will Malaysia Extradite Zakir Naik to India? PM Modi's Visit Sparks Hope

• PM Modi's two-day visit to Malaysia sparks renewed discussions on Zakir Naik's extradition.
• Zakir Naik, a controversial Islamic preacher from Mumbai, faces charges of money laundering, hate speech, and promoting extremism in India.
• He fled India in 2016 after controversies escalated and has since resided in Malaysia with permanent residency.
• India has been seeking Naik's extradition for 8-9 years, with formal requests made multiple times.
• Malaysia has cited legal and human rights hurdles, along with political sensitivities, for not extraditing him.