Archive · 3 Oct 2026
Uttarakhand Gym Owner Arrested Over Alleged Assault and Threats
Police in Kotdwar arrested gym owner Deepak Kumar after a businessman complained about him.
The businessman, named Sanjeev Tonk in two reports and Sanjeev Tank in another, said Kumar used abusive words and threatened to kill him.
Police also say Kumar assaulted him.
Investigators said they reviewed CCTV footage, photographs and other evidence.
They added several legal charges as the investigation continued.
Police said they arrested Kumar to help prevent more trouble.
One report said the argument followed a comment on Kumar’s video about a mosque being demolished.
Kumar had earlier become known after he confronted people who were harassing a Muslim shopkeeper.
Police arrested Kotdwar gym owner Deepak Kumar on Thursday after businessman Sanjeev Tonk complained about him.
Police say Tonk alleged Kumar abused him, threatened to kill him and assaulted him.
The case began with charges of criminal intimidation and intentional insult; police later added charges involving promoting enmity and causing hurt.
Police cited CCTV footage, photographs and other evidence, and described the arrest as preventive amid fears of a breach of peace.
One report linked the dispute to a social-media post about a mosque demolition; Kumar had earlier drawn attention for confronting people harassing a Muslim shopkeeper.
- Who
- Gym owner Deepak Kumar was arrested after a complaint from businessman Sanjeev Tonk, whose name is spelled Sanjeev Tank in one report.
- What
- Kumar was arrested over allegations that he abused, threatened and assaulted the businessman.
- When
- Thursday; the reports do not provide a calendar date.
- Where
- Kotdwar, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand.
- Why
- Police cited the complaint, evidence gathered during the investigation and concern about a possible breach of peace.
- Accused
- Deepak Kumar, a gym owner in Kotdwar
- Complainant
- Businessman Sanjeev Tonk; one report spells his name Sanjeev Tank
- Allegations
- Abuse, threats to kill and assault
- BNS sections cited
- Sections 351(2), 352, 196 and 115
- Arrest basis
- Police cited evidence including CCTV footage and photographs, and said the arrest was preventive under Section 170 of the BNSS
- Reported dispute trigger
- One report linked the dispute to an adverse remark on Kumar’s video of a mosque demolition in Ujjain
- Security measure
- Police conducted a flag march in the Kotdwar Municipal Corporation area on Thursday evening
