Kalicharan Maharaj arrested from Khajuraho over remarks against Mahatma Gandhi
Religious leader Kalicharan Maharaj was arrested in the early hours of Thursday from Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh. A police case was registered against Kalicharan Maharashtra minister and NCP leader Jitendra Awhad for using abusive words against Mahatma Gandhi. According to the information, Kalicharan will now be brought to Raipur.
Kalicharan made the remarks while praising Gandhi’s assassin Nathuram Godse at a ‘Dharma Sansad’ in Raipur in neighboring Chhattisgarh state on December 26.
Awhad, who had contacted Naupada police station along with Thane NCP chief Anand Paranjpe, said he was hurt by the word used for the father of the nation and Kalicharan showing no remorse over it.
Assistant Commissioner of Police (Naupada) SP Dhole was present at the police station when Awhad came along with the NCP delegation, an official said.
A case has been registered under sections 294, 295A, 298, 505(2) and 506(2) of the IPC for committing willful and malicious acts with intent to hurt religious sentiments, the Naupada police station official said.
(with inputs from agencies)
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