Thief Caught Stealing from Gym, Forced to do Full-Body Workout
BANGLADESH – A young thief in Cox’s Bazar faced an unusual punishment after being caught stealing from the Kutupalong Power Gym. Rather than turning him over to the police, the gym’s owner and members decided to discipline him in their own way—with a full-body workout.
The incident occurred on June 27, 2025, while the gym owner, Abdullah Al Mamun, was away for prayers. Taking advantage of the situation, the thief stole valuable gym equipment, including an inverter, batteries, and electrical wires. However, CCTV cameras captured the theft. Two weeks later, gym members recognized the thief at a nearby market. Instead of contacting the authorities, they brought him back to the gym for a different form of justice.
At the gym, the thief was required to perform a series of physically demanding exercises, including push-ups, squats, bench presses, pull-ups, chest presses, and leg presses—some with additional weights. Gym members stood nearby, encouraging him to continue by shouting phrases such as “One more! One more!” As the punishment continued, the thief became visibly exhausted, distressed, and tearful, eventually pleading to be released.
The incident was recorded and shared online, quickly going viral. Public reactions were mixed: some praised the creative and non-violent approach, while others criticized the punishment as humiliating and inappropriate. Concerns were also raised regarding the ethics of making the video public.
Before the police could arrive, the thief managed to escape by jumping from a third-story window. His current whereabouts remain unknown. The Kutupalong Power Gym’s unconventional response has since sparked widespread debate on social media, with many discussing whether this form of punishment was acceptable or excessive. The incident has become a notable example of unusual community justice.
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