The bail hearing for Subhash Velingkar, former Goa RSS chief, has been postponed until October 15, 2024. The Bombay High Court has instructed him to report to the police station by 5 PM today, assuring that no arrest will be made if he complies. Velingkar faces allegations of hurting religious sentiments due to remarks he made regarding St. Francis Xavier, which triggered widespread protests and complaints across the state.

After previous attempts to secure anticipatory bail were denied, he received partial relief earlier this month. The court’s recent decision follows escalating tensions surrounding his statements and the subsequent public outcry​.