PANJIM, April 25 -- After evading police for days and triggering statewide outrage, Gautam Khattar - the prime accused in the derogatory remarks case targeting St Francis Xavier - was finally detained in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district, marking a decisive breakthrough in a case that has gripped Goa.

Goa Police confirmed that Khattar's arrest followed coordinated operations based on technical intelligence shared with Himachal Pradesh authorities. "As assured by the Chief Minister, prompt action has been taken. The main accused has been detained, and a Crime Branch team will take custody and bring him to Goa," the police said, underlining the high-stakes nature of the pursuit.

Khattar had allegedly fled Goa immediately after delivering ...