Controversial cleric Barkati refuses to quit as Shahi Imam, says nobody has right to remove him
Kolkata cleric Maulana Noor-ur Rehman Barkati, who was earlier sacked from his position as Imam of Kolkata's Tipu Sultan mosque by the trustee board, stirred another controversy when he refused to go with the order saying he has the backing of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
May 17, 2017, 19:16 PM IST
Gone, red beacon as well as Shahi Imam post - Tipu Sultan Mosque authorities sack Maulana Noor-ur Rehman Barkati
Maulana Noor-ur Rehman Barkati had recently threatened 'jihad' and refused to take off red beacon from his vehicle.
May 17, 2017, 15:44 PM IST
Tipu Sultan Mosque Imam, who threatened 'jihad', likely to be terminated today
Tipu Sultan Mosque Shahi Imam Maulana Noor-ur Rehman Barkati, considered close to West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, is known for his repeated controversial comments.
May 17, 2017, 08:59 AM IST
