Guwahati: Guwahati police detained 22 transgender individuals in a major city-wide sweep. Officers targeted those accused of public nuisance and strong-arming pedestrians and drivers for cash. The crackdown spanned the East, West, and Central police districts.
Joint Commissioner of Police Ankur Jain confirmed the operation followed a string of public complaints. Law enforcement rounded up 12 suspects in the Central District, nine in the West District, and one in the East District.
Officers are still verifying the identities of those in custody. The suspects must submit transgender identity certificates as the investigation proceeds. "The coordinated operation was carried out to apprehend individuals accused of threatening pedestrians and vehicle owners and illegally demanding money from them," Jain told reporters.
Authorities have already brought the group before a local court. Police will now push forward with further legal action.
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