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Indore Police Probe Alleged Forced Conversions and HIV Infections in Transgender Community

The investigation was launched after scores of Hindu transgender individuals reported being injected with HIV-tainted syringes when they resisted conversion to Islam

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Overview

  • Hindu transgender leaders have named Payal (Naeem Ansari) and Seema Haji (Farzana) as the primary accused in the alleged forced conversion scheme.
  • Indore Police formed a Special Investigation Team under DCP Rishikesh Meena following protests and a suicide threat from community members.
  • Around 60 individuals fell sick from purportedly HIV-contaminated injections, with 12 admitted to the ART Centre at MY Hospital for antiretroviral therapy.
  • FIRs have been filed at Chandan Nagar and Vijay Nagar police stations, and the Pandrinath station in-charge was transferred after a protest turned into a clash.
  • Advocates have submitted legal complaints to the PMO, CMO, Chief Justice of India, and police authorities while warning that nearly 100 infected individuals lack proper medical oversight.