Belgaum: Police has filed a criminal case against Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) international general secretary Pravin Togadia for allegedly making some "objectionable remarks" against Muslims at a public rally in Belgaum on February 16, police said.

Police said a case had been registered against state Bajrang Dal leader Pramod Muthalik also on the same ground.

District authorities had prohibited entry of Togadia into Belgaum district but the state High Court had set it aside, holding that it fell short of the legal test.

The case against Togadia was booked on February 20 under sections 153A and B and 295A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

While setting aside the district magistrate's order, the court had directed that Togadia should not make any derogatory remarks against any religion or community which constituted an offence under sections 153A and 295A of the IPC.

Togadia is already facing a similar case in Chikamagalur district where he had addressed another rally recently.

PTI