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Hyderabad-Dec13 (PMI)Taking a serious view of increasing complaints regarding harassment and forced collection of money, Hyderabad Commissioner of Police V.C. Sajjanar, IPS on Friday issued a stern warning to the transgender community, stating that strict legal action would be inevitable against those resorting to extortion.
Addressing a special meeting attended by approximately 250 transgender persons at the Centre for Economic and Social Studies (CESS) in Ameerpet, Shri. VC Sajjanar, IPS urged the community to shun illegal activities and utilize opportunities provided by the State government to lead lives of dignity.
‘Forced collections unacceptable’
The Commissioner highlighted the growing public grievance regarding groups of transgender persons descending on households during auspicious occasions and demanding exorbitant amounts.
“We have been receiving increasing complaints from the public. Harassing residents and forced collections are unacceptable. We will not tolerate such actions,” Shri. V.C Sajjanar, IPS asserted.
He further cautioned that anyone taking the law into their own hands, regardless of their identity, would face imprisonment.
“Cases registered against you will ruin your future. If you trouble innocent citizens, jail terms are certain,” he said.
Shri. V.C. Sajjanar, IPS also expressed concern over internal disputes and clashes regarding dominance within the community, noting that such incidents were leading to law and order problems and, in some instances, tragic loss of life. He assured the gathering that while the police would deal strictly with violations, the department would always stand by those seeking to live respectfully.
‘Pride Place’ for grievance redressal
Also present at the meeting, Additional Director General of Police (CID, Women Safety Wing) Ms. Charu Sinha, IPS interacted with the community to understand their concerns. She drew attention to ‘Pride Place,’ a specialized system established within the Women Safety Wing specifically to address issues faced by transgender persons.
Ms.Charu Sinha, IPS encouraged the attendees to approach the wing without hesitation for any grievances or instances of harassment, assuring them that the police are ready to resolve their issues to help them integrate respectfully into society.
Shri. Rajender, Additional Director of Transgender Welfare, Hyderabad District, stated that there are approximately 50,000 transgender persons in Telangana. He advised the community members to obtain identity cards issued by the Central government to avail themselves of reservations and welfare schemes. He also noted that special efforts are underway to facilitate job opportunities in the corporate sector.
Joint Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Tafseer Iqbal, DCP (North) Rashmi Perumal, DCP (West) Chintamaneni Srinivas, DCP (Women Safety Wing) Lavanya Naik Jadhav, and Cyberabad DCP (Women and Child Safety Wing) Srujana were among the senior officials present.(Pressmediaofindia.com)
