Mirzapur Gyms Deserted Amidst Conversion Racket Probe, Women's Fitness Hit Hard

• Mirzapur's thriving gym culture, especially among women, has been severely impacted by a police investigation into an alleged 'conversion racket'.
• Police claim a gang operating through five gyms targeted women, harassing, blackmailing, and pressuring them for conversion using pictures and AI-generated images.
• Eight individuals, including 'Mr. Mirzapur' Faizal Khan and KGN Gym chain owner Imran Khan, have been arrested, though their families dispute the charges.
• Five gyms, including the KGN chain, have been sealed, leading to an atmosphere of fear and suspicion, particularly affecting women's attendance.
• Despite police claims of 20 victims, only two formal complaints have been filed, with many alleged victims hesitant due to fear and social pressure.