Gangster Act Applied to 10 Accused in Mirzapur's 'Gym Jihad' Case
Gangster Act invoked against 10 accused in 'gym jihad' case in UP's Mirzapur

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In Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, police have invoked the Gangster Act against 10 individuals, including alleged gang leader Imran Khan, in connection with the 'gym jihad' case. The accused are charged with coercion, blackmail, and forced religious conversion of women, following a detailed investigation that revealed manipulative tactics targeting gym-goers.
- 01The Gangster Act was invoked against 10 accused, including Imran Khan and Maulana Khaliluddin.
- 02A chargesheet of approximately 6,000 pages was filed in court regarding the case.
- 03The investigation revealed that gang members befriended women at gyms and pressured them into conversion.
- 04The accused allegedly recorded compromising materials to blackmail the women for money and conversion.
- 05Women were reportedly forced to wear burqas and recite religious verses as part of the coercion.
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In Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh, police have taken significant action by invoking the Gangster Act against 10 individuals implicated in the alleged 'gym jihad' case. This legal move comes after a comprehensive investigation into claims of coercion, blackmail, and forced religious conversion targeting women frequenting local gyms. Among the arrested are Imran Khan, identified as the alleged gang leader, and Maulana Khaliluddin. The police lodged these individuals in Mirzapur district jail following their arrests. A substantial chargesheet, comprising about 6,000 pages, was submitted to the court, detailing the accusations against the group. The case originated at the Kotwali Dehat Police Station during the night of January 19-20, with multiple sections of law invoked, including the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act. As the investigation progressed, additional charges were included, culminating in a formal chargesheet filed on April 17. Investigators allege that the gang employed manipulative tactics, such as befriending women, establishing intimate relations, and subsequently blackmailing them with recorded materials to coerce conversions and financial extortion.
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This case raises significant concerns about the safety and rights of women in public spaces, particularly in gyms, highlighting the need for protective measures against coercive tactics.
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