- A minor gym altercation turned violent in Karnataka, causing serious injury to a man
- The fight involved two men, Keerthan and Varun, during a workout session
- Varun punched Keerthan after an accidental shoulder brush, knocking him down
A minor altercation during a workout session turned violent at the MJ Fitness Centre in Karnataka's Hassan city, leaving a man seriously injured with a skull fracture.
The incident involved two men, identified as Keerthan and Varun, during a workout session at the gym.
The altercation began after Keerthan accidentally brushed against Varun's shoulder while exercising.
A video of the incident showed Keerthan brushing past Varun's shoulder, following which the two briefly confronted each other inside the gym. During the exchange, Varun suddenly punched Keerthan with full force using his right arm, knocking him flat onto the floor face-first.
Following the assault, Keerthan suffered a serious head injury, resulting in a skull fracture.
He is currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Hassan and is said to be in serious condition.
"Yesterday at around 8 pm, a person was admitted to Janapriya Hospital due to injuries sustained in a fight. When he arrived, he was only slightly conscious and had injuries around his head. We checked his BP and provided the required treatment," said Dr Bashir.
"We conducted a head scan and found multiple fractures on his face. At least four to five facial bones were fractured. He was also examined by a neurosurgeon and given stitches on his face. Some facial bones had caved in, and doctors have advised further treatment. The patient is stable," the doctor added.
The incident falls under the jurisdiction of the Hassan Extension Police Station. A complaint has been filed, and police have launched an investigation.
