Transgender person stabbed to death

Frequent crimes harm transgender lives in K-P

PESHAWAR:

Yet another transgender person fell victim to a brutal stabbing in the Faqirabad area of Peshawar on Friday.

The victim, identified as Ghazal, was discovered dead in a plaza on Ring Road, lying in a pool of her own blood. Local police, informed of the incident, promptly dispatched a team to the scene. However, the assailant managed to escape before their arrival.

Police officials reported that Ghazal had been fatally stabbed, and her body was sent for autopsy after preserving the crime scene.

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To probe the matter comprehensively, an investigation team, led by ASP Tilal Ahmad Shah, has been formed. The ASP has engaged with the transgender community, assuring them of a thorough inquiry and pledging measures to safeguard the lives of community members.

During his investigation, ASP Shah also met with other plaza occupants to gather information.

It is distressing to note that such incidents occur frequently across K-P province, claiming the lives of dozens of transgender individuals each year. Despite the alarming frequency of these crimes, they often go unnoticed by concerned authorities.

Published in The Express Tribune, November 11^th, 2023.