Bihar: Transgenders protest in Patna against NDA over killing of their community members

News Desk: Fumed with anger after the killing of two transgenders in Patna, dozens of transgenders protested against the Nitish Kumar led National Democratic Alliance government on Tuesday. The transgender community gathered to protest against the government and shouted slogans against them.

As per the reports, the community was irked after a transgender, identified as Soni, was shot dead at Chiraiyatad Bridge, near Kankarbagh locality, yesterday.

The transgenders protesting for the deceased placed Soni’s body on a road and burned tyres near Sri Ram Hospital, disrupting traffic for hours. One of the protesters named Lakshmi was quoted as saying by Newsclick, “Soni was shot dead while returning from a birthday party.”

“We are not safe and scared after the killings. If transgenders are not safe, who will be safe?” Lakshmi added.

Police revealed that the protesters damaged some vehicles and forced the nearby shops and markets to shut down. The community has sought security in Patna, keeping in mind the two cases that have taken place.

In another incident, a transgender, identified as Usha Rani was found murdered at her house at Machua Toli, near Alamganj Police Station, on Monday. The police have confirmed it a case of murder and started an investigation.

As per the police report, Usha was beaten to death with stones and shot.

Talking about the safety issue in the state, one of the protesters said “We are widely considered the safest community but the killings of the two transgenders have caused fear and panic among us. This is not a good sign. The government should ensure our safety and security”.