Team Goemkarponn
VASCO: The Goa Crime Branch, which has taken over the investigation from Vasco Police Station, has arrested Madhav Khattar, brother of Gautam Khattar, in connection with a case involving alleged derogatory remarks against St. Francis Xavier made during a public event in Vasco.
Officials said Madhav Khattar was detained by a Crime Branch team that had been camping in Uttarakhand and is being brought to Goa for further investigation. He will be handed over to the Crime Branch upon arrival.
In a significant development, Gautam Khattar was also brought to Goa late on Wednesday night amid ongoing investigation in the case, officials said.
During questioning of event organisers, it has emerged that Madhav Khattar was allegedly involved in coordinating logistics for Gautam Khattar’s participation in the Vasco event. Statements further suggest that arrangements were discussed with him regarding travel, accommodation, and a payment of ₹51,000 for Gautam Khattar’s appearance.
Investigators also claim that Madhav Khattar allegedly recorded the speech delivered at the event and later circulated it on social media platforms. The speech in question is alleged to have been prepared by him and delivered by Gautam Khattar at the function.
Based on these inputs, Madhav Khattar has been added as a co-accused in the case.
Police have issued a Look Out Circular (LOC) against Gautam Khattar through the Bureau of Immigration to prevent him from leaving the country. Crime Branch teams are also continuing efforts across multiple cities to trace further leads in the case.
