Maharashtra Police Take Custody Of Kalicharan Maharaj Over 'Hate Speech'

Maharashtra police took custody of controversial religious guru, Kalicharan Maharaj, on January 5, in connection with the alleged hate speech. The program was organized by Samast Hindu Aghadi in Pune on December 19, in which derogatory remarks over Mahatma Gandhi were made. The other accused in the case are Mohanrao Shete, Dipak Nagpure and Capt. Digendra Kumar. Maharaj was arrested from Khajuraho and his bail was rejected by the court.