Three Men Arrested for Murder of Two Transgender Women in Pakistan

The arrests follow advocacy demands for justice amid rising anti-trans violence in the region.

The victims were stabbed to death in their home in Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, on Sunday.
Local police confirmed the arrests and confessions of the three suspects during a news conference.
Transgender rights advocates had threatened protests if arrests were not made within three days.
Pakistan has witnessed increasing violence against transgender individuals despite progressive legal protections.
The Protection of Rights Act of 2018, aimed at safeguarding transgender rights, faces opposition from conservative groups.