Gym ownership dispute turns violent, man beaten, son stripped; 1 arrested

 

 

A DISPUTE over ownership of a gym in east Delhi’s Laxmi Nagar led to a clash with a man beaten, his wife allegedly molested, and their son stripped and assaulted in public, police said on Monday as they arrested one accused while others remain at large. The police received a PCR call regarding the incident on January 2. Upon reaching the spot, officials found the complainant and his family members injured. They were taken to Hedgewar Hospital for treatment. One of the accused, identified as Satish, who worked as a caretaker at a gym owned by the victims, has been arrested while others are at large. According to the police, the confrontation was sparked by a dispute after Satish allegedly cheated the couple and took control of the gym. Tensions escalated following repeated arguments over the issue, culminating in the assault.