Irshadullah Khan
PESHAWAR: The transgender community held a protest outside the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly demanding justice and an end to police harassment.
The protesters, who gathered in front of the assembly building, alleged that police personnel regularly extort money from them, physically abuse them, and denying them their basic rights.
Dolphin, a transgender person and one of the protest leaders, spoke to the media, saying, “Police harassment has become a daily reality for us. They come to our residences, demand cash, and threaten us with arrest and violence if we don’t comply. We are helpless and have nowhere to go.”
Another protester, Bilal, added, “Police beat us and don’t allow us to join our daily music program, which is our only source of income. They also deny us our right to move freely and participate in public events. We demand that high authorities take action against those police personnel who harass us and ensure our safety and protection.”
The protesters carried banners and placards, chanting slogans against police brutality and demanding equal rights. They also submitted a memorandum to the KP Assembly, urging the government to take concrete steps to address their grievances.
The transgender community in KP has long faced discrimination, violence, and harassment, with many forced to live on the margins of society.
The protesters demanded that the government provide them with protection, recognition, and equal opportunities.
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