Right-Wing Speaker Gautam Khattar Arrested in Himachal Pradesh for Offensive Remarks
Gautam Khattar, accused of making remarks against Goa’s patron saint, held in Himachal
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Gautam Khattar, a right-wing speaker and founder of the Sanatan Mahasangh, was arrested by Himachal Pradesh police in Kullu district. He is wanted in Goa for allegedly making offensive remarks about St. Francis Xavier, a significant figure in the state’s culture.
- 01Gautam Khattar was arrested in Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh.
- 02He is wanted by Goa police for remarks against St. Francis Xavier.
- 03Khattar is the founder of the Sanatan Mahasangh.
- 04His arrest follows days of police searches.
- 05The incident highlights tensions surrounding religious sentiments in India.
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Gautam Khattar, a right-wing speaker and founder of the Sanatan Mahasangh, was arrested on April 24, 2026, in Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, by local police. He is wanted by the Goa police for allegedly making offensive remarks about St. Francis Xavier, a revered saint in Goa. The arrest concludes a prolonged search for Khattar, as confirmed by Superintendent of Police (Crime Branch) Rahul Gupta. This incident underscores the ongoing tensions in India regarding religious sentiments and free speech.
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The arrest of Gautam Khattar may affect community relations and provoke discussions on freedom of speech versus respect for religious sentiments in Goa and beyond.
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