Transgender Protestors Block Traffic, Demand Justice for Murdered Community Member

Ghazipur (Uttam Hindu News): The transgender community in Ghazipur staged a massive protest on Monday following the murder of one of their own. On Sunday, Harsh Upadhyay, also known as Ganga, was shot dead while shopping at a store in Nandganj. In response to the incident, community members gathered in Nandganj market, where they vandalized shops, forced businesses to close, and blocked traffic on the four-lane road.

Kaushilya Nand Giri, also known as Tina Maa, the Mahamandaleshwar of the Kinnar Akhada in Prayagraj, arrived at the scene and issued an ultimatum to the police, demanding that the murderers be arrested within ten days. In response, a heavy police force was deployed to manage the situation. The police were able to calm the protesters, who were then taken to the police station.

Police have launched an investigation into the matter and are questioning several suspects. The incident has created fear in the region, and the transgender community has demanded severe punishment for the perpetrators. The protest highlighted the growing concerns within the transgender community about violence and discrimination, with many calling for justice for Harsh Upadhyay and greater safety for their community members.