Delhi police have launched a probe to verify the authenticity of a social media post in which alleged gangster Himanshu Bhau has claimed responsibility for the murder of a gym trainer in the national capital. Sources confirmed that the individual, currently believed to be residing outside India, posted on social media asserting his involvement in the killing, prompting law enforcement to take the claim seriously and examine its veracity.
The deceased, identified as a gym trainer operating in Delhi, was found dead in what initial investigations suggest was a targeted attack. Local police registered a case and have been tracing leads, including digital footprints and witness statements. The timing of Bhau's social media claim has raised fresh questions about whether he played a direct role or if the post was an attempt to claim credit for a crime that may have been carried out by associates or individuals acting independently.
Police officers stressed that while the post cannot be ignored, it is premature to conclude that Bhau is the mastermind behind the murder. Forensic teams and cyber cell investigators are working to authenticate the social media content, cross-checking metadata, device records, and digital signatures associated with the post. Officials noted that individuals based abroad sometimes use social media platforms to make unverified claims, and the police are taking a methodical approach to separate fact from speculation.
The gym trainer's death has sent shockwaves through the local community, with fellow fitness professionals and residents expressing outrage and demanding swift justice. Neighbours described the victim as a soft-spoken individual with no known criminal connections, raising further questions about the motive behind the killing.
Investigators are also exploring whether the murder is linked to broader rivalries or disputes in Delhi's underworld circles. While no arrests have been publicly confirmed in connection with the claim, police are closely monitoring Bhau's digital presence and coordinating with agencies that track activities of accused individuals operating from foreign soil.
