Mirzapur Gyms Deserted Amid Conversion Racket Probe: 2 Complaints, 20 Claims, And A Climate Of Fear In UP
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Mirzapur Gyms Deserted Amidst Conversion Racket Probe, Women's Fitness Hit Hard
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News18•07-02-2026, 11:20
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.