Controversy in Goa: Ex-RSS Chief Seeks Anticipatory Bail

Subhash Velingkar, former RSS chief of Goa, seeks anticipatory bail from the Bombay High Court after being denied relief by a lower court. He faces charges of 'hurting religious sentiments' due to remarks on St Francis Xavier, leading to protests. AAP and Congress have intervened in the case.

Subhash Velingkar, former chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in Goa, has approached the Bombay High Court seeking anticipatory bail. This follows a decision by a lower court denying him such relief.

Velingkar is embroiled in controversy over comments deemed 'hurtful to religious sentiments' regarding St Francis Xavier, igniting widespread protests across Goa. Efforts to locate him are ongoing after a First Information Report (FIR) was filed by the police at Bicholim police station.

Meanwhile, intervention petitions have been submitted to the high court by Aam Aadmi Party MLA Cruz Silva, represented by advocate Amit Palekar, and Congress leader Warren Alemao, seeking involvement in the legal proceedings.

(With inputs from agencies.)