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Bodybuilder Beaten to Death After Defending Women
29 Nov
Summary
- A national-level bodybuilder was fatally assaulted after intervening in harassment.
- The 26-year-old bodybuilder died from brutal injuries sustained at a wedding.
- His family demands justice, calling for the perpetrators to face severe consequences.
A 26-year-old professional bodybuilder and gym trainer, Rohit Dhankar, has died following a vicious assault that occurred after he intervened to protect women from harassment at a wedding ceremony in Bhiwani. The incident transpired Friday night when Dhankar objected to the misbehavior of a group of youths, leading to an argument.
Later, as Dhankar and a friend were leaving the venue, they were ambushed by a group of around 20 assailants armed with rods and sharp weapons. Forced to stop due to a railway crossing, Dhankar was brutally beaten while his friend escaped. He sustained extensive injuries and later passed away at Rohtak PGI.
Rohit Dhankar, a celebrated athlete who won national gold medals in 2018, was the sole breadwinner for his mother and sister. His family is heartbroken and has vociferously demanded that the perpetrators be brought to justice, with some relatives calling for extreme measures against the accused.
