New Delhi: A shocking incident has come to light from Uttar Pradeshs Ghaziabad where a mob of kanwariyas brutally thrashed a transgender and tore her clothes on suspicion of being a thief in Sihani Gate on Monday night. According to reports, the Kanwariyas continued to assault the transgender even after police arrived at the scene. However, the officers successfully intervened and rescued the transgender, taking her to the police station by vehicle.In a subsequent statement to the media, police clarified that the altercation was a result of a misunderstanding and confirmed that the transgender was not involved in any theft.Video surfaces on social mediaA widely-circulated video shows Kanwariyas physically assaulting a transgender while police attempt to calm the situation. When the crowd refused to disperse, officers escorted the transgender into their vehicle, covering her from the angry crowd and taking her to the safety of the police station.Watch the video: उत्तर प्रदेश : गाजियाबाद में कांवड़ियों ने एक किन्नर को खूब पीटा। पुलिस ने पहुंचकर उसको छुड़ाया। किन्नर पर कांवड़ कैंप में चोरी करने का आरोप था, जो पुलिस जांच में सही नहीं पाया गया। pic.twitter.com/YDETa4y80D— Sachin Gupta (@SachinGuptaUP) July 30, 2024Details of incident A transgender was walking near the Kanwar camp close to Ghukna Cut on Meerut Road. Kanwariyas began assaulting transgender alleging that they had entered the camp with the intention of stealing. Upon receiving the report, police from Sihani Gate responded to the incident and intervened. However, the Kanwariyas persisted in beating the transgender, even in the presence of law enforcement. As the situation escalated, police managed to rescue the transgender from the Kanwariyas and brought her to the police station in a car. Misunderstanding leads to confrontationInitial inquiries revealed no evidence of attempted theft by the transgender, suggesting that the incident was the result of a misunderstanding. After questioning, the transgender individual was released from custody.Police said that the Kanwariyas were very angry and when police attempted to take the transgender into custody, they tried to retrieve her from the authorities. As police escorted transgender to their car, the Kanwariyas blocked the cars path and started beating on the bonnet. Despite the intense opposition, police managed to leave the spot.
