transgender community
Bangladeshi Transgender 'Guru Maa' Arrested in Mumbai for Trafficking 200 People and Document Fraud
Oct 17, 2025 12:15 pm CST
Mumbai police have arrested a Bangladeshi transgender individual known as 'Guru Maa' who had been living in India for 30 years using forged documents. The suspect allegedly trafficked 200 Bangladeshi nationals into India, established herself as a spiritual leader with 300 followers, illegally occupied over 200 MHADA properties, and forced individuals into prostitution. Authorities discovered the extensive trafficking network operated through the West Bengal border with victims paying substantial monthly rents after being provided fake documentation.
Pakistan's Transgender Community Faces Systematic Evictions and Police Harassment Despite Legal Protections
Oct 15, 2025 07:14 pm CST
Transgender activists in Pakistan have reported widespread forced evictions and police harassment across multiple districts, with community leader Farzana Riaz describing their treatment as "citizens from an enemy nation." Despite court cases and government promises of specialized healthcare and employment opportunities, the transgender community continues to face violence, extortion, and discrimination with perpetrators allegedly enjoying police protection.