Gujranwala: at least two trans persons were shot dead on Tuesday after unknown attackers barged into their residence and mercilessly killed both.
The crime took place in the Ladhe Wala Waraich area of Gujranwala. The police reported that the attackers rushed into trans-community lodges and opened fire as a result of which two of them died on the spot. The motive of the murder has not learned yet. A case has been registered against unknown assailants in Ladhewala police station. The case has been lodged on the complaint of the victim’s father. DSP said teams have been assigned the task to find the culprits. Activists groups like Aurat March have strictly condemned this crime against the trans-community and demand justice on social media.
We strongly condemn brutal murder of two transgender persons in Gujranwala and demand authorities to arrest and punish the killers. Authorities must provide protection to trans community and take steps to avoid such incidents in future. #TransLivesMatter #AllLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/wRdJHisRNF
— Aurat March – عورت مارچ (@AuratMarchKHI) February 10, 2021