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An Instagram video posted by a woman named Satakshi has gone viral, in which she claimed she was pushed and threatened by a man at a gym. According to Satakshi, the incident began when she asked another gym-goer if she could use a machine while he was stretching, to which he agreed. She alleged that a 40-year-old man, who she said was already upset with her over an earlier disagreement, approached her and pushed her during her workout. Satakshi further claimed that the man threatened her and challenged her to meet him outside the gym, prompting her to call the police.

In the video, Satakshi said that when police arrived, the man allegedly tried to leave the premises and later told officers that he had only touched her and asked her not to behave in a certain way, while accusing her of speaking rudely to him. She also alleged that another person blamed her for the incident and accused her of playing the “victim card.” Sharing the video on Instagram, Satakshi captioned it: "Imagine going to the gym to focus on yourself and getting pushed and threatened instead. This man had no reason, no provocation but just aggression. I’ve already reported this to the police. This is not about the gym, such individuals can be found anywhere, and their actions shouldn’t define a place." She added that the police later had the man removed from the gym and expressed hope that he would not return.

Video: satakshi.lifts/IG