Goa Police Arrest YouTuber's Brother Over Controversial Remarks About St. Francis Xavier
YouTuber’s brother held over controversial St Francis Xavier remark: Goa police
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Madhav Khattar, brother of YouTuber Gautam Khattar, was arrested by Goa Police for allegedly drafting derogatory remarks about Catholic saint Francis Xavier. Gautam, who made the comments during an event in Vasco da Gama, Goa, is currently absconding as police intensify their search.
- 01Madhav Khattar was arrested for his role in drafting controversial remarks about St. Francis Xavier.
- 02Gautam Khattar, the YouTuber, is currently absconding after making derogatory comments at a public event.
- 03The Sanatan Dharm Raksha Samiti distanced itself from Gautam's remarks and issued an apology.
- 04Goa Police have issued a lookout circular against Gautam to prevent him from leaving the country.
- 05The investigation has been transferred to the Crime Branch for further action.
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Goa Police arrested Madhav Khattar, the brother of YouTuber Gautam Khattar, for allegedly drafting derogatory comments about St. Francis Xavier, a revered Catholic saint. Gautam made the remarks during the Sanatan Dharm Raksha Samiti's Parshuram Jayanti celebrations in Vasco da Gama, Goa, where he referred to the saint as a “terrorist” and made offensive comments regarding his sacred relics. Following multiple complaints, the case was transferred to the Crime Branch, which is actively searching for Gautam, who is currently absconding. The Sanatan Dharm Raksha Samiti has distanced itself from the incident and apologized for the remarks. Madhav was apprehended in Haridwar and is being brought to Goa for further investigation.
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The incident has sparked outrage within the local Catholic community and raised concerns about freedom of speech and religious sentiments in India.
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