Gautam Khattar Arrested in Himachal Pradesh for Offensive Remarks Against St Francis Xavier
Speaker Gautam Khattar Arrested In Himachal After Remarks Against St Francis Xavier
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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 after being wanted for allegedly making offensive remarks against St Francis Xavier in Goa. His comments sparked outrage, leading to a non-bailable warrant issued by a Goa court.
- 01Gautam Khattar was arrested in Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh.
- 02He is wanted for offensive remarks against St Francis Xavier, a revered figure in Goa.
- 03A non-bailable warrant was issued against him by a Goa court.
- 04His remarks led to widespread outrage and an FIR for 'hurting religious sentiments'.
- 05Khattar's brother was also arrested in connection with the case.
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Gautam Khattar, a right-wing speaker and founder of the Sanatan Mahasangh, was arrested on Friday by Himachal Pradesh police in Kullu district. He was wanted by Goa police following his controversial remarks about St Francis Xavier, the patron saint of Goa, which resulted in a non-bailable warrant issued by a Goa court. The controversy erupted after a video of Khattar's speech went viral, leading to an FIR registered against him for 'hurting religious sentiments'. The remarks were made during an event attended by notable figures, including Goa Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho and BJP MLAs. Following public outrage, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant assured that Khattar would be arrested promptly, which has now been fulfilled.
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Khattar's arrest may influence public sentiment and political discourse in Goa, particularly regarding religious sensitivities.
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