Peshawar High Court Stands Against Transgender Harassment
The Peshawar High Court has issued a notice to the provincial police chief regarding the harassment and forced expulsion of transgender individuals in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The notice seeks a report from the Inspector General of Police, while highlighting increased violence and discrimination against transgender individuals in the region.
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The Peshawar High Court has intervened to address the harassment and forced expulsion of transgender persons across districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, northwest Pakistan.
A bench with two judges has issued a notice to Inspector General of Police Zulfikar Hameed, demanding a detailed report within two weeks.
Petitioned by the Transgenders Association Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the case highlights increased violence against transgender individuals from 2024 to 2025, citing frequent police harassment and forced evictions.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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