Four transgender persons arrested for extortion, assault on Head Constable near Coimbatore
Four transgender individuals were arrested in Coimbatore following allegations of extortion and assaulting a police officer. The incident occurred on Mettupalayam Road after a motorist reported being forced to pay money via UPI.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing law and order challenges and public safety concerns regarding extortion activities in urban areas.
The police on Friday (July 24, 2026) arrested four transgender persons on charges of extorting money from an auditor and assaulting a Head Constable attached to the Thudiyalur police station in Coimbatore.
Mobina (27), Magathi (21), Iniya (22) and Orange (21) were arrested in connection with the incident that took place on Mettupalayam Road late on Thursday.
A 49-year-old auditor from Annur complained to the police that a group of transgender persons extorted ₹11,700 from him through UPI payments when he halted his car on Mettupalayam road late on Thursday. Police personnel from Thudiyalur station reached the spot around 11.30 p.m. based on his complaint.
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