‘Shouldn’t be punished for helping Muslim’: AAP leader backs ‘Mohammad’ Deepak, offers ₹50,000 help to keep gym afloat
AAP leader Sanjay Singh has offered financial support to Deepak Kumar, a gym owner facing difficulties after intervening in a dispute involving a Muslim shopkeeper. Deepak, known as 'Mohammad' Deepak, claims he is struggling to keep his business afloat due to pressure from local activists. Singh emphasized that no one should be punished for helping others and urged the community to assist Deepak during this challenging time.
- ▪Deepak Kumar, also known as 'Mohammad' Deepak, is a gym owner in Uttarakhand who gained attention for defending a Muslim shopkeeper from intimidation.
- ▪He is currently facing financial hardships, including four months of unpaid rent, which may force him to close his gym.
- ▪Sanjay Singh from the Aam Aadmi Party has publicly supported Deepak and provided him with ₹50,000 to help keep his business running.
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‘Shouldn’t be punished for helping Muslim’: AAP leader backs ‘Mohammad’ Deepak, offers ₹50,000 help to keep gym afloatDeepak Kumar came into national attention after he intervened when members of Bajrang Dal were allegedly intimidating a 71-year-old Muslim shopkeeper.Updated on: May 27, 2026 12:52 PM ISTBy Anita GoswamiShare viaCopy link Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh has come out in support of ‘Mohammad’ Deepak, an Uttarakhand gym owner who says he is struggling to keep his business running following a high-profile incident in Kotdwar earlier this year.Deepak Kumar alias Mohammad Deepak is allegedly facing financial hardships.
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