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Bengaluru Gym Rage: Man Hurls 20-kg Plates, Cult.fit Cancels Membership, Police Act
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News18•21-09-2026, 14:25
Bengaluru Gym Rage: Man Hurls 20-kg Plates, Cult.fit Cancels Membership, Police Act
- •A man at a Cult.fit gym in Bengaluru's Indiranagar threw 20-kg weight plates after being asked to wait for a machine, captured in a viral video.
- •The incident occurred when other members requested him to take turns; he responded by forcefully removing and throwing the plates, nearly hitting someone.
- •Gym members alleged the man had a history of aggressive behavior and refusal to share equipment, which had been reported to management previously.
- •Cult.fit investigated the incident, stating they take member safety seriously, and subsequently canceled the man's membership.
- •Indiranagar Police initiated legal action after the video went viral, with Bengaluru City Police also seeking more details about the incident.
Key Questions Answered
The man grew angry after three to four other members using a machine at a Cult.fit gym in Indiranagar asked him to wait or take turns instead of stepping aside.
Cult.fit stated that it investigated the incident and officially cancelled the membership of the individual involved.
Indiranagar Police stated that they initiated legal action against the man, while the Bengaluru City Police account asked for location details and contact information to gather further details.
