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Atheist writer refers to Goa temple priests as looters, cops lodge FIR

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 7 January 2025
Goa police filed an FIR against Konkani writer Datta Damodar Naik for allegedly hurting religious sentiments by referring to temple priests as 'looters'. Complaints were made by residents and religious organizations. Naik stood by his comments but acknowledged his word choice could have been better.
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