Earlier, Foreign Correspondents' Club, New Delhi had also cancelled the press conference after inviting him and backing out at last minute. He has now announced alternate time and venue for the press conference.
Askar Ali, who had recently renounced Islam, has filed an attempt to murder case with the Kollam police against a mob comprising of Muslims who allegedly kidnapped and manhandled him.
Delhi Police had got information that anti-social elements were planning to disrupt peace and harmony across Delhi and in a bid to thwart their nefarious plans, several companies were deployed at various locations.