Ex-gym trainer kicks five-year-old; Bengaluru parents alarmed
Ex-gym trainer kicks five-year-old; Bengaluru parents alarmed
Police say former gym trainer Ranjan M assaulted several children in Thyagarajanagar, Bengaluru, amid agitation from playing kids; he is undergoing psychiatric treatment.
In Thyagarajanagar, south Bengaluru, police say a 35-year-old former gym trainer, identified as Ranjan M, targeted several children with incidents on the street and physical assaults. The most serious case involved a five-year-old boy who was kicked while playing badminton on a neighborhood road; the incident was captured on CCTV and reported by the boy's family.
Ranjan M is reportedly undergoing psychiatric treatment, with police saying he appears unstable. He confessed that his aggression stemmed from agitation caused by children playing nearby, according to investigators. A case has been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and authorities are collecting statements and reviewing footage.
Parents in the area are shaken and urging vigilance as the investigation continues. Local officers say they are stepping up patrols and urging residents to report any suspicious behavior. The incident underscores concerns about safety for children in crowded urban neighborhoods and the importance of mental health support for individuals in the service industry.
While the community awaits more details, police emphasize that individuals facing mental health issues should seek help, and bystanders should not intervene in violence. The case remains under investigation as prosecutors prepare charges, if warranted.
