A dramatic turn of events unfolded in Mirzapur, UP, as law enforcement nabbed a suspect entangled in a scheme of blackmailing and forced conversions using a gym as a front. The confrontation with police led to the arrest of gym owner/trainer Farid, following an encounter in Barkacha, rural Kotwali, where he was shot in the leg. He is currently receiving medical treatment at the hospital.
Action on Mirzapur Conversion Case
Authorities in Mirzapur exposed a major undercover ring involved in illegal conversions and blackmailing under the guise of gym operations. Acting swiftly upon complaints from two young women, the police apprehended the primary accused, gym trainer Mohammad Sheikh Ali Alam, along with accomplices Faisal Khan, Zaheer, and Sadab. These individuals have been remanded in custody, and five gyms, including KGN and B-Fit implicated in the incident, have been sealed.
Alarming Allegations by the Victim
The victim alleged that the trainer first enticed her into a romantic trap, then blackmailed her with obscene videos, and even took loans in her name. She was coerced into wearing a burqa, performing prayers, and taken to a shrine to recite religious conversions under duress, threatening to release the videos and harm her if she resisted.
Political Turmoil
Jumping into the fray, BJP legislator Ratnakar Mishra strongly condemned the incident labeling it as 'Love Jihad.' He declared that such illegal conversion activities would not be tolerated under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's governance, promising severe actions against the perpetrators. Following this, police apprehended two absconded suspects after an encounter.
During confrontations, self-defensive firing by the police ensued after being fired upon, resulting in Farid's injury. Two firearms were seized from him. Interrogations with Farid have revealed significant insights.
