He founded a charity organization, 'Mercy Universal', which was investigated by the British Charity Commission for links to Kashmiri terrorist groups including Hizbul Mujahideen in Kashmir after Indian government raised concerns. However, Thakur claimed that he had sent money for the destitute and had documents and video evidence to prove it. The money was allegedly sent to purchase 800 sewing machines for the widows.[2] Thakur also struggled for the right of self-determination for the people of Jammu and Kashmir.