Karnataka man calls for prayers for victory of Hamas, video goes viral

14-10-2023 Sat 11:50 | National | IANS

Dakshina Kannada, (Karnataka) Oct 14: 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.

The police are yet to react to the development.

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