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At least 12 YouTubers were arrested FOR allegedly harassing transgenders and looting cash and valuables
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The incident took place in Lahore
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Data Darbar police made the arrests
During the distribution of free HIV AIDS and STI tests in collaboration with Dostana Mail Health Society, a group of transgenders were harassed and looted by YouTubers.
While carrying out this activity, they were approached by a group of YouTubers, who at first passed indecent comments and slurs, and then harassed and looted the trans members.
The booked suspects were identified as Naem Nadeem, Usman, Zubair, Mujahid Ali, Ansar Bhatti, Saleem Haider, Shoib Khan, Malik Ali, Muhammad Bilal, Ali Muhammad and Tanveer, along with four unidentified suspects.
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Targeted Crimes Against Transgenders
The incident mentioned above is not an isolated case, unfortunately. Members of the transgender community in Pakistan have long been targets of discrimination and violence.
Despite some progress in recent years, discrimination against transgender individuals is still rampant in many parts of the country.
Transgender individuals face numerous challenges in Pakistan, including barriers to education, healthcare, and employment. Many are forced to turn to sex work as a means of survival, putting them at even greater risk of violence and disease.
In 2018, Pakistan’s parliament passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, which was designed to protect the rights of transgender individuals and provide them with greater legal recognition.
However, the law has not been fully implemented, and transgender individuals continue to face discrimination and violence.
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The incident described in the article highlights the urgent need for greater protection for transgender individuals in Pakistan. It is unacceptable for anyone to be subjected to abuse and violence simply because of their gender identity.
We must work together to create a more inclusive and accepting society in which transgender individuals can live without fear of persecution.
This requires not only changes in laws and policies but also a shift in attitudes and perceptions. We must all do our part to support and uplift the transgender community and work towards a brighter future for all.
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