Transperson Found Murdered In Delhi, CM Demands Police Action

The Delhi police found the body of a 25-year-old transgender person with stab wounds early on Thursday near Japanese Park in the Rohini area. Commenting on the heinous crime, the state’s chief minister, Arvind Kejriwal, emphasised the demand for control over the Delhi police.

The police found the body around 4 a.m. with stab wounds in the chest. They stated that a postmortem examination will estimate whether the deceased was stabbed once or multiple times.

After examining the spot, forensic experts have suggested that the incident must have taken place in another area and that the body had later been dumped near the park.

The Prashant Vihar police station has registered a case, and the investigation is underway. The police have revealed that some suspects have been identified, and a police team has been formed to nab the accused.

Transperson Found Murdered In Delhi, CM Demands Action

In a tweet, CM Kejriwal stated that the Delhi police should be handed over to the people of Delhi because LG Sahib and Amit Shah were unable to do anything. He questioned how long the people of Delhi would continue to tolerate such incidents.

He added that there was an atmosphere of fear among the people of Delhi. He mentioned how the police had no time, intention, or plan to provide security to the public. He noted that authorities cannot have power without responsibility and accountability.

Rising Crimes Against Transpeople

Earlier in March 2023, the decomposed body of a 50-year-old transgender person was found dumped inside the storage compartment of her bed at her home in Nabi Karim, Delhi.

In January 2023, the body of a transgender person was found with their throat slit in Rajouri Garden, West Delhi. Police arrested a 26-year-old man in connection with the murder. This incident happened just days after a transgender woman was murdered by her boyfriend.

What’s with the violence towards transgender people or, in general, the entire LGBTQIA+ community? Why can’t people just live and let live? What makes another individual’s gender identity and sexual orientation so bothersome to some people that they resort to violence against them? Is expecting basic humanity in society a big ask? It’s so disheartening to see such gruesome crimes against the queer community happening repeatedly while a section of society is marching towards an inclusive future this Pride month.

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