Transgender stabbed to death at Majestic for ₹200; accused arrested
A transgender woman named Devi was stabbed to death at the Majestic bus stand in Bengaluru during a robbery attempt. Police have arrested a 29-year-old suspect, Gautham, who allegedly killed the victim after she refused to hand over money.
Why it matters
This incident underscores concerns regarding public safety and violence against marginalized communities in urban transit hubs.
A transgender woman was stabbed to death at Majestic bus stand in Bengaluru while fending off a robbery attempt on Saturday.
The Upparpet police have arrested the accused, identified as Gautham, 29, of Ramamurthy Nagar.
According to the police, Gautham arrived at Majestic on a motorcycle late Thursday night and allegedly approached the transgender woman, identified as Devi, and demanded ₹200.
When she refused, Gautham allegedly struck her on the head with a dagger. He then snatched her bag and mobile phone before stabbing her three more times.
The accused allegedly fled the spot with the mobile phone and ₹200 found in the bag. Devi died on the spot.
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