Right-wing speaker Khattar, accused of making anti-St Xavier remarks, held in Himachal
PANAJI: (Apr 24) Right-wing speaker Gautam Khattar, wanted by the Goa police in a case related to his alleged offensive remarks against St Francis Xavier, a deeply revered figure in the coastal state, was arrested on Friday by the Himachal Pradesh police, an official said here.
Khattar, the founder of an outfit called Sanatan Mahasangh, was arrested in Kullu district of the hill state, ending days of search, Superintendent of Police (Crime Branch) Rahul Gupta told reporters in Panaji.
A Crime Branch team will soon take custody of the right-wing activist, he said.
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