Deepak Kumar’s gym has lost most of its members after he stood up to men harassing a 70-year-old Muslim shopkeeper. (File Photo)Days after he was confronted by members of the Bajrang Dal for standing up for a 70-year-old Muslim man, Deepak Kumar has lost many of his gym members. At Hulk Gym in Kotdwar, which is run from a rented building and once attracted 150 members, has seen the daily footfall drop to 15 people, he told The Indian Express. During the confrontation, when asked his name, he told the crowd it was Mohammad Deepak. On January 31, several members of the Bajrang Dal gathered to confront Deepak, but were restrained by the police.

Source: Indian Express February 09, 2026 12:32 UTC