Four transgender persons arrested for robbing motorist near Sira on NH-48

Four transgender individuals were arrested in Tumakuru, India, for allegedly robbing a motorist on National Highway 48. The suspects reportedly threatened the victim with false accusations to extort cash and valuables before being apprehended by a special police team.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing public safety concerns on major Indian highways and the complexities of law enforcement involving marginalized communities.
The Tumakuru district police arrested four transgender persons for allegedly robbing a lone motorist on National Highway 48, near Sira
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