Goa, April 26 -- Gautam Khattar has been brought to Goa by the Crime Branch after being arrested in Himachal Pradesh in connection with alleged offensive remarks against St Francis Xavier. Khattar was arrested on Friday in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh with assistance from Himachal Pradesh authorities.

Goa Police had been searching for Khattar following widespread outrage over his statements at a public event on Saturday, April 18 at Vasco in the presence of local leaders , which triggered protests and demands for strict action across the state. Officials are now set to carry out further investigation and legal proceedings in Goa.

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