Archive · 27 Sep 2026
Hyderabad Gym Owner Charged After Allegedly Harassing Woman Cop
A police officer was working during a large Ganesh immersion event in Hyderabad.
She saw a group of people allegedly drinking, dancing and bothering others late at night.
She asked them to leave.
Police say one man then misbehaved with her and stopped her from doing her job.
The man was identified as Saketh Kumar, who owns Oxygen Fitness Club.
Police registered a case against him under three sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Police said they were trying to find him.
The celebrations involved many police officers, and officials reported 13 deaths and 26 injuries.
Police registered a case against fitness centre owner Saketh Kumar after a woman sub-inspector alleged he misbehaved with her.
The incident reportedly occurred early Wednesday in Almasguda during Ganesh immersion security arrangements.
The officer had approached a group allegedly drinking, dancing and disturbing the public, asking them to leave.
Kumar faces charges under Sections 74, 75(2) and 132 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Police said Kumar was on the run; the wider festivities resulted in 13 deaths and 26 injuries.
- Who
- A woman sub-inspector and Saketh Kumar, identified as the owner of Oxygen Fitness Club.
- What
- Police registered a case alleging that Kumar misbehaved with the officer and obstructed her official duties.
- When
- During the early hours of Wednesday, amid the 2026 Ganesh immersion processions.
- Where
- Almasguda in South Hyderabad.
- Why
- The officer had approached a group allegedly under the influence of alcohol and asked them to leave because they were disturbing the public late at night.
- Accused
- Saketh Kumar, owner of Oxygen Fitness Club
- Location
- Almasguda, South Hyderabad
- Charges
- Sections 74, 75(2) and 132 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
- Police response
- Police said Kumar was on the run and efforts were underway to locate him
- Security deployment
- Nearly 30,000 police personnel were deployed across Hyderabad
- Reported casualties
- Thirteen people, including a police sub-inspector, died and 26 were injured during the festivities
- Statewide installations
- A total of 1.24 lakh idols were installed in public places across the state