Jabalpur: 21-year-old woman complains about forced religious conversion, ‘bad touch’ by her gym trainer

JABALPUR(Madhya Pradesh): A case of forced religious conversion by a gym trainer has come to light in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur district on Wednesday.

Speaking to the In-Charge of Adhartal Police Station in Jabalpur, Praveen Kumar Kumre stated that, along with the case of forced religious conversion complaint, the accused also reported being subjected to “bad touch” by the trainer.

“A 21-year-old woman has filed a complaint that a man from another community in her gym tried to convert her religion. There is also a case of bad touch during a workout. A case has been registered under the relevant sections, and the accused has been arrested,” Praveen Kumre said.

“The complainant is a receptionist at the gym and would also work out, and the accused works as a gym trainer,” Kumre added.

#WATCH | Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh: On a case of forced religious conversion by a gym trainer, Adhartal Police Station In-Charge Praveen Kumar Kumre says, “A 21-year-old woman has filed a complaint that a man from another community in her gym tried to convert her religion. There… pic.twitter.com/T7QdW1Y6OE

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Earlier in March, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav had announced a provision for the death penalty for those involved in the religious conversion of women in the state. CM Yadav made this announcement on International Women’s Day while addressing a program at the Kushabhau Thackeray International Convention Centre in Bhopal.

He emphasised that his government will not tolerate misconduct or conversion and will ensure that those involved in religious conversion face the death penalty.

When asked about the provision of capital punishment for those involved in religious conversions, the CM said, “Our government will not tolerate conversion and misconduct. For criminals or those who are involved in religious conversion, we will ensure that they get the death penalty.” (ANI)