10 transgenders arrested for obscene acts in Hyderabad

TNN / Updated: Mar 3, 2025, 08:52 IST

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The Anti-Human Trafficking Unit, with local police and the SOT of L B Nagar, raided a Saroornagar residence, arresting 10 transgenders for public nuisance and obscene acts. Aged 20-42, eight are from West Bengal, one from Nalgonda. Authorities seized 12 mobile phones and registered a case. Last year, 35 were arrested for similar offenses near KPHB metro station.

10 transgenders arrested for obscene acts in Hyderabad

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HYDERABAD: The Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU), along with the local police and the Special Operations Team (SOT) of L B Nagar, conducted a raid at a residence in P & T Colony in Saroornagar early Sunday morning.
During the raid, 10 transgenders were arrested for allegedly causing public nuisance and indulging in obscene acts.
The suspects, aged between 20 and 42, all lived in the same house. Eight of those arrested are from West Bengal, while one is from Nalgonda. During the raid, the authorities seized 12 mobile phones. A case has been registered.
Last year, 31 women and four transgender persons were arrested by the anti-human trafficking unit, SHE Teams and the local police near the KPHB metro station in Kukatpally for indulging in obscene acts.
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AHTU, local police, and SOT of L B Nagar raided a residence in P & T Colony, Saroornagar, on Sunday morning over alleged illegal activities.
10 transgender individuals (aged 20-42) were arrested for allegedly causing public nuisance and engaging in obscene acts.
Eight of the arrested individuals were from West Bengal, one from Nalgonda, all living together in the same house.
Authorities confiscated 12 mobile phones for investigation into potential illegal activities.
AHTU had arrested 31 women and four transgenders last year near KPHB metro for similar offenses.

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