Right-wing speaker held for remarks on St Xavier brought to Goa from Himachal Pradesh

PANAJI: (Apr 26) Right-wing speaker Gautam Khattar was brought to Goa on Sunday on a transit remand after his arrest in Himachal Pradesh in a case related to his alleged offensive remarks against St Francis Xavier, the patron saint of the coastal state, officials said.

Khattar, the founder of an outfit called Sanatan Mahasangh, was arrested in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh on Friday, ending days of search in connection with the case registered against him earlier this week.

A crime branch team arrived at Manohar International Airport with the accused on Sunday afternoon.