Bengaluru gym trainer ‘strangled’ by collagues at anniversary party

A 25-year-old gym trainer from Bengaluru lost his life following an altercation during an anniversary celebration. The victim, who worked at a gym in Sahakara Nagar, had attended the gym's first anniversary and award ceremony on a Saturday. Afterwards, he gathered with four acquaintances at an apartment in Kempapura near Hebbal for a party.

During the gathering, an argument broke out between the victim and his colleagues. According to reports, the dispute escalated into a violent clash inside the flat's bathroom. Reports vary on the exact motive, with one source indicating a disagreement over being called a disciple, another citing alleged financial enmity mentioned by the suspects, and officials noting that the exact reason remains under investigation.

During the altercation, the victim sustained a severe head injury from a sharp object or broken glass, along with marks on his chest. While one report states he was taken to a private hospital later that evening and died after arrival, another report states he was taken to a hospital the following night after bleeding for hours without immediate medical help. Police registered a murder case at the Amruthahalli police station based on a complaint from the victim's mother.

Authorities have detained and arrested four individuals in connection with the incident, including three gym colleagues and the resident of the apartment. Investigators are reviewing CCTV footage, analyzing technical evidence, and questioning the suspects to establish the exact sequence of events and individual roles in the alleged crime.

Not yet reported: The articles do not specify the final court proceedings or whether formal charges beyond the initial murder case registration have been filed in court.