Letter to DGP seeks crackdown on violence, steroid abuse in gyms
A member of the State police complaint authority has called for action against violence and steroid abuse in gyms in Karnataka. The request follows a serious incident where a youth was assaulted and left in a coma during a workout. The letter highlights the need for monitoring and preventive measures to address substance abuse and harassment in fitness centers.
- ▪Mohan Kumar Danappa has written to the DG&IGP regarding violence and steroid abuse in gyms.
- ▪A recent incident in Hassan involved a youth who was assaulted and slipped into a coma.
- ▪The letter calls for inspections of gyms and the installation of CCTV cameras.
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Concerned over rising incidents of violence, steroid abuse and other illegal activities in gyms across Karnataka, the member of State police complaint authority, Mohan Kumar Danappa, has written to the Director-General and Inspector-General of Police (DG&IGP) urging strict action and enhanced monitoring of fitness centres across the State.In his letter, Mr. Danappa referred to a recent incident reported in Hassan, where a youth allegedly slipped into a coma after being brutally assaulted by another gym-goer over a trivial issue during a workout session. A case has been registered at the Badavane Police Station, and the incident had gone viral on social media.Mr.
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