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The Jubilee Hills police arrested four men for allegedly posing as transgender persons and forcibly demanding money from motorists in Hyderabad. The action followed a viral video showing the group allegedly extorting a BMW owner near Road No. 45.
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Five transgender persons were arrested in Adilabad on charges of allegedly harassing passengers, threatening them and forcibly demanding money at the bus station. Police cautioned that stern action would be taken against those causing inconvenience to people through threats or forced demands
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The Kerala High Court observed that the UDF government's Priyadarshini Scheme, offering free KSRTC travel for women and transgender persons, fulfills an election promise and is a policy decision. Hearing a PIL alleging discrimination and financial burden, the court reserved its verdict
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Kerala's Priyadarshini scheme offering free travel in ordinary KSRTC buses for women and transgender persons commenced on Monday. Beneficiaries hailed the initiative for reducing commuting costs, while opposition parties and transport workers raised concerns over implementation and financial sustainability
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Kerala has launched the ‘Priyadarshini’ scheme offering free travel for women and transgender persons on ordinary KSRTC buses from June 15. Part of the Congress-led government’s election promises, the initiative aims to reduce travel costs and boost mobility and participation
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KSRTC has announced that women and transgender persons can travel free from June 15 under the Priyadarshini scheme on seven categories of ordinary bus services. The Kerala government will reimburse KSRTC, while special stickers will identify eligible buses
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By replacing self-identification with medical verification, the Bill contradicts constitutional protections and the Supreme Court’s 2014 ruling, undermining fundamental rights
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City Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar warned transgender groups against forced money collection after rising complaints of harassment in Hyderabad. At a meeting in Ameerpet, officials assured firm action on violations and promised support for community members seeking dignity and welfare benefits.
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The suspects who started begging at various traffic junctions in the city and in trains, eventually targeted passengers found traveling alone. They threatened and extorted money from them
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Officials from the local police station formed special teams and raided several hotspots
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Following instructions from superior officers, Inspector James Babu of the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU), along with officials from the local police stations formed seven special teams and raided several hotspots
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Collector Pamela Satpathy said employment opportunities would be given by forming groups and steps would also be taken to strengthen their financial status by providing bank loans.
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A transgender woman, B Madhusha said the fuel station would provide permanent employment to them and that they would utilize the opportunity.
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Owing to the stigma over being treated as second grade citizens by many, transgender persons earlier would not come forward to vote or even enroll their names in the electoral rolls.
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Banjara Hills police arrested 10 transgender persons for allegedly creating nuisance at the police station on Sunday night.
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The arrested were Swathi, Shravani, Shivani and Bhoomi, all residents of Maratha Basthi in Suraram Colony
