Hyderabad Police Register Case Against Cult Fit Manager for Harassing Woman Pilot in Sanathnagar
A fitness manager at a Cult Fit gym in Hyderabad's Sanathnagar area has been booked by police after a woman pilot filed a harassment complaint against him. The accused, identified as Santhosh Goud, allegedly sent obscene messages on Instagram after the victim refused his advances.
The case has triggered concern about harassment within commercial fitness spaces in the city.
What the Woman Pilot Alleged
As per the complaint filed with Sanathnagar police, Santhosh Goud — who worked as a fitness manager at the Cult Fit gym — attempted to exploit the gym training setup to pressure the victim into a relationship.
When she refused, the accused allegedly took to Instagram to post objectionable messages targeting her. The victim stated in her complaint that the harassment continued online even after she made her refusal clear.
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Girlfriend Also Named in Complaint
In her complaint, the woman pilot also alleged that Santhosh Goud's girlfriend, identified as Rajini, assisted him in the harassment. The exact nature of Rajini's involvement is being examined as part of the ongoing police investigation.
This detail has added another dimension to the case, with investigators now looking into both individuals' roles.
Police Register Case, Investigation Underway
Acting on the complaint, Sanathnagar police registered a case against the accused. A formal investigation has been initiated, as per officials.
No arrest has been confirmed as of this report. The latest update from the police station indicates that the matter is being probed under relevant sections dealing with harassment and online abuse.
Cult Fit Gym and the Incident Details
Cult Fit, formerly known as CureFit, operates a chain of fitness centres across major Indian cities, including Hyderabad. The Sanathnagar branch is where the accused was employed as a fitness manager at the time of the alleged incidents.
The gym management has not issued an official statement on the matter. It remains to be seen whether any internal action has been taken against the employee.
Harassment complaints involving gym staff have surfaced in other cities as well, and this case is drawing attention to the broader issue of safety for women at fitness facilities.
Latest Update
The case is registered. Police are currently gathering statements and examining the digital evidence, including the Instagram messages cited in the complaint. Further developments are expected as the investigation progresses.