Controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, who was expected to be back to Mumbai today from Saudi Arabia, is unlikely to return to the country for another two to three weeks as he is planning to visit some African countries for public speeches. <br/><br/>An aide of the preacher told PTI that Dr. Naik has cancelled his press conference scheduled in Mumbai tomorrow but will address media through skype on the allegations of inspiring militants through his speeches. He, however, said that Dr. Naik is not running away from any inquiry and that he is only sticking to his travel schedule.

Controversial Islamic Preacher Zakir Naik's Press Conference scheduled to be held in Mumbai this afternoon is reportedly cancelled. He was expected to return to India and hold a press conference in the backdrop of the controversy erupted after the attackers in Bangladesh massacre were said to be his followers. The news could not be confirmed from his organisation, the Islamic Research Foundation in Mumbai.