Canada cracks down on NGOs over its possible funding in Hizbul Mujahideen
Ottawa, Oct 3 (IBNS): Canada has revoked the charity status of Islamic Services of North America (ISNA) over the latter's possible funding in Pakistan militant organisation Hizbul Mujahideen, media reports said.
Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) has suspended the Mississauga-based Islamic charity organisation for a year and also fined $5,50,000.
The Canadian agency took action after the recent audit found possible funding in Hizbul Mujahideen.
The money collected by Toronto-based Jami Mosque was further given to ISNA to be sent to those organisations that support and fund militants.
Money was reportedly transferred to the militant organisation which is having an armed conflict with the Indian Army in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.
The agency has been quoted by India Today, "funds raised by Jami Mosque's 'Relief' fund were collected by the Mosque in cooperation with the Canadian non-profit organisations, with the ultimate goal of sending the raised funds to a Pakistan-based non-governmental organisation entitled the Relief Organization for Kashmiri Muslims (ROKM)".
CRA Charities Directorate has been quoted by India Today, "Our research indicates that ROKM is the charitable arm of Jamaat-e-Islami, a political organization that actively contests the legitimacy of India's governance over the state of Jammu and Kashmir, including reportedly through the activities of its armed wing Hizbul Mujahideen."
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