Ameenpur police counsel 60 transgenders over harassment complaints

Ameenpur police conducted a counselling session for 60 transgenders following complaints of harassment and extortion during marriages and housewarming functions. SP Paritosh Pankaj warned of criminal cases and instructed strict action against anyone troubling residents or businessmen

Sangareddy: Ameenpur police on Thursday conducted a counselling session for 60 transgenders living within the station limits, following directions from Superintendent of Police Paritosh Pankaj. The move came in the wake of complaints that transgenders were extorting citizens during housewarming ceremonies, marriages and other functions.

In a press statement, Paritosh Pankaj said criminal cases would be filed if anyone was found harassing citizens. He instructed station house officers to take stern action if transgenders were caught troubling businessmen or residents.

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Ameenpur Inspector P Naresh led the counselling session and advised the group to lead a decent and lawful life like any other citizen.