Mirzapur police have cracked open a disturbing racket operating under the guise of a popular gym, where women were subjected to forced conversions, rape, and blackmail. Four men, led by the gym proprietor, are behind bars, and four gym locations stand sealed as the investigation deepens.
Victims’ complaints painted a grim picture from KGN Gym in Sadar Tehsil Colony. Trainers allegedly befriended young women, drawing them into romantic illusions before coercing religious changes, violating them sexually, and extorting cash via compromising recordings.
The FIR names seven accused, triggering a multi-agency response. Local activist Keshavwani from Hindu Jagran Manch revealed the gym’s 10-12 year history and multiple branches, long suspected of ‘love jihad’ operations. Contact with affected families accelerated the bust.
Landlord Ajay Kumar Dubey expressed shock, insisting ignorance of the crimes in the premises he leased to Imran Khan. He promised immediate termination of tenancy upon confirmation. BJP’s Kamlesh Maurya noted the gym’s Hindu-majority female clientele and rising conversion incidents.
SP City Nitesh Singh detailed the capture of key players Mohammad Sheikh Ali, Faisal Khan, Zaheer, and Sadab. Raids continue, with assurances of no leniency. This exposé serves as a stark reminder for communities to scrutinize local establishments harboring potential threats to women’s safety and cultural integrity.