Charlie Kirk shooter Tyler Robinson lived with a transgender partner, claims report
The roommate who revealed texts with Tyler Robinson that helped law enforcement conclude that Tyler was indeed the shooter of Charlie Kirk is a transgender person, reports claimed, making a major revelation. The authorities have not revealed the transgender person’s identity, but the person is part of the investigation. The partner is in the process of transitioning from a male to female, Fox News reported. It is interesting that Tyler fired his shot targeting Charlie Kirk when Kirk was asked a question about transgender mass shooters. “Do you know how many transgender Americans have been mass shooters over the last 10 years?” Charlie Kirk was asked. “Too many,” Kirk said. “Do you know how many mass shooters there have been in America over the last 10 years?” Kirk was asked in a follow-up question. “Counting or not counting gang violence?” Kirk asked seeking clarification on the question, when the bullet hit his neck and he collapsed. He was taken to a hospital where he underwent surgery. He did not survive the injury. — BrookeSingman (@BrookeSingman) ‘This is now officially trans violence’ — bennyjohnson (@bennyjohnson) The revelation that Tyler has a trans partner gave a new turn to the assassination as MAGA commentators claimed this to be trans violence. MAGA commentators said more is to come out soon about the assassination and Charlie Kirk was absolutely right that there were too many trans shooters in America now. The revelations gives a probable motive to the investigators, though as of now they are seeing it as a political killing, as Tyler told pals and family members that he did not like Charlie Kirk much as he was hateful. Tyler did not like that Charlir Kirk was coming to the Utah Wave University for this event. Utah Guv Spencer Cox claimed that Tyler was deeply indoctrinated with left ideologies — though the Robinson family is Trump supporters. Are there too many transgender shooters in America? What was Charlie Kirk’s view on transgender people? According to fact-checking website PolitiFact, Charlie Kirk was wrong when he said there were too many trans shooters in the US and data showed trans people conduct a very small percentage of mass shootings. Charlie Kirk had a very strong feeling against transgender people and called them “an abomination”. In one speech, he described trans people as a “throbbing middle finger to God.” He also opposed gender-transforming surgeries and said doctors who perform those are like Nazis committing atrocities. “One issue I think that is so against our senses, so against the natural law and dare I say a throbbing middle finger to God, is the transgender thing happening in America right now,” he said during a speech posted in 2023 by Right Wing Watch. Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https:/timesofindia.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
Charlie Kirk assassination: FBI says shooter Tyler Robinson’s transgender partner ‘had no idea’; fully cooperating in investigation
The partner of Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old accused of assassinating US President Donald Trump ally Charlie Kirk, is cooperating fully with investigators and had no knowledge of the alleged plan, senior FBI officials told Fox News Digital. Robinson, who lived in St George, Utah, shared an apartment with the individual, described by officials as a male transitioning to female. The FBI confirmed the two were in a romantic relationship. One FBI official said the partner has been “extremely cooperative,” stressing that the person “had no idea” Robinson was planning to target Kirk. The partner has not been accused of any wrongdoing, according to Fox News. — nicksortor (@nicksortor) Apartment searched, digital evidence seized Investigators revealed they obtained text messages and communications between Robinson and the partner, which helped them identify Robinson as the suspect. Agents also seized computers and other evidence from the couple’s apartment, which has been sent to FBI headquarters in Quantico for analysis. While the Bureau declined to say whether Robinson’s partner could face charges, a spokesperson emphasised the scale of the probe. “The FBI is investigating a record number of tips. Every connection, every group, every link will be investigated, and anyone involved in this matter, anywhere in the world they might be, will be brought to justice,” the spokesperson told Fox News. The apartment is located in the same southern Utah community where Robinson’s parents live, about four hours from Utah Valley University in Orem. It was on the university’s campus that Kirk, 31, was fatally shot on Wednesday while addressing a crowd. Authorities believe Robinson fired a single round from the roof of a building roughly 200 yards away. Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https:/timesofindia.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
‘Rising From the Dust’: Luminous short stories about Dalit lives on both sides of the Bengal border
The anthology contains 12 stories curated and translated by Aruna Chakravarti. Aruna Chakravarti’s exceptional skills as both a translator and a writer of meticulously researched historical fiction are widely acknowledged and evidenced by her much-acclaimed oeuvre so far. This time, however, she has mobilised her art of translation to cast some light on the plight of the Dalits of Bengal, more specifically, of Dalit women, who confront a three-pronged dilemma: the stigma of their caste, gender-based injustice, and ubiquitous poverty. The result is Rising From the Dust: Dalit Stories from Bengal. Many Bengals For this anthology Chakravarti has translated 12 stories spread across a century, including works by both contemporary Dalit writers and those written about the community by non-Dalit writers who wrote sensitively about the condition of Dalit women. Apart from the sheer enjoyment of reading these stories, which I shall deal with later, I must mention here that for me, this book, at many levels, is an eye-opener and offers multiple layers of pleasure, like a matryoshka doll, encasing within itself a variety of linked worlds of personal and literary associations and significance. I come to it not just as a reader but as an expatriate Bangladeshi-Italian, and an anglophone writer and translator myself. There is also my background of being born in undivided Pakistan, and growing up in both East and West Pakistan, which enables me to relate to the stories where Bangladesh or East Bengal is mentioned. Also, to read in this anthology the works of some of the contemporary writers of Bengali Dalit literature, like Manoranjan Byapari, Manohar Mouli Biswas or Nakul Malik, all new to me and all born in East Pakistan, gives me a special insight into, at least, the geographic if not the economic or social circumstances of their remembered world. This is true also of the great Mahasweta Devi, many of whose stories about Adivasis I helped translate into Italian, and had the pleasure of meeting her during a film festival in Rome, in 2010, where the cinematic version of one of her stories was being screened as Gangor by the Italian director Italo Spinelli. Each story in this collection has a powerful impact, representing as it does a specific professional group of Dalits. The diversity here is tremendous: there are fisherfolk and boatmen, farmers and snake-charmers, doms and sweepers, tanners and drum-makers, basket-weavers, and rickshaw pullers. Even dung-cake-makers. Here, Mothos and Duleys, Bedeys and Vaishnavs, and poor Muslim farmers all exist side by side. Women at the centre There are strong female protagonists: Sarama in Manoranjan Byapari’s “The Fortress,” who makes her body her last battlefield. (“She is a pot brimming over with poison.”). In Chintay in Bimalendu Haldar’s “Salt,” we see the spirit of resistance among fisherwomen united against exploitation. (“Men…scorn us as weak and helpless. Let’s show them that we…can do everything they can. We are four women together.”) In Mahasweta Devi’s “Nalini’s Story,” we witness heartwarming female solidarity as Nalini’s friend, Mukundo’s mother, constantly stands up for Nalini against her greedy family. “You’re here to grab the old woman’s house and sell it … But it won’t be that easy. We’re with her.”) In Manohar Mouli Biswas’s “Shonkhomala,” the eponymous character, a rare, educated woman of the dom community, inspires her husband to help them escape their constraining circumstances. “Let us cast off the surname that brings us only shame and dishonour.” In Shankini, the beautiful and fiery leader of the band of bedeys, snake charmers in Prafulla Kumar Roy’s “Snake Maiden,” presents a version of the career-driven woman’s dilemma confronting domestic bliss versus ambition. (It wasn’t as though she herself was not lured by the prospect of putting down roots. “But I love my life as a bedeyni even more. The danger and excitement of sailing over tumultuous waters…We have been nomads for generations.”) Shefali, the wife in Nakul Mallik’s “Illegal Immigrant”, runs all the way from the slums of Bongaon to the Petrapole border office looking for her immigrant husband, and, when stopped from crossing the border, she rages at the officer. (“What passport? … I’m going to my husband. How dare you try to stop me?”) Larani in Anil Ghorai’s “Insect Festival” questions societal and religious rules. (“All these decrees are given out by evil men…in the name of the gods.”) And the pathetic old recluse Shora is seen as a fiendish creature in Tarasankar Bandyopadhyay’s psychologically complex story “The Witch,” about the battle of self-worth against public perception. (“There was no doubt in her mind now. What people said was right. She possessed a demoniac power…a power that destroyed everyone she loved.”) And even when the protagonists are frail or passive, their stories by dint of their narrative power, have the strength to move readers to tears, as in Saratchandra Chattopadhyay’s “Abhagi’s Heaven” where a dignified cremation with full funeral rites is craved by the lowborn protagonist as her most dazzling goal; or Mahasweta Devi’s “The True-Life story of Ulli-Bulli’s Mother” where a skilful use of dual points of view effectively reveals the mind of an unhinged old woman living in her past, searching for her lost twin daughters; orTarasankar Bandyopadhyay’s “Raikamal”, where a young Vaishnavi Kamal quietly struggles to embody the purity of spiritual love while suppressing her physical instincts. As to the faith of the other characters, whether the gods actually hear their fervent prayers or not, we see the wives of fishermen near the Sunderbans go to shrines of Bonbibi, the lady guardian spirit of the forest venerated by both Hindus and Muslims;,while the snake charmers bow to both Allah and Bishohari, another name for Manasha, the snake goddess. Some characters give offerings at Ma Sheetala’s temple, others at Kalighat. Translation and details Within a single volume one journeys through diverse settings and locations: refugee camps and slums, forests, fields of wild reeds, bulrushes, tussock grass, teeming bazars, urban alleys, streets and train stations, salt fens and muddy banks of rivers, bamboo groves, fish warehouses, paddy fields, dusty stretches
Team USA transgender cyclist Chelsea Wolfe calls Charlie Kirk a Nazi and cheers his killing during Donald Trump ally’s Q&A in Utah
Chelsea Wolfe, a transgender BMX freestyle rider who once joined Team USA as an alternate at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, shocked many this week with social media posts about Charlie Kirk’s death. Kirk, the 31-year-old conservative activist and ally of Donald Trump, was shot while answering questions at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. He was hit by one bullet in the neck and died later at Timpanogos Regional Hospital. Wolfe reacted online with celebratory messages that drew strong backlash. Team USA cyclist Chelsea Wolfe shares shocking Instagram posts after Charlie Kirk killing On Thursday, September 11, 2025, Chelsea Wolfe posted several messages on Instagram, celebrating Charlie Kirk’s murder. One story showed a USA Today news headline with a sticker from the children’s cartoon Dora the Explorer saying, “We did it!” In another, Wolfe shared a smiling selfie with thumbs up and wrote: “Being a Nazi is completely optional btw. He didn’t have to do all that, but he did and now he’s dead.” Wolfe added that Kirk lived in a way that made the world “better” after his death. Team USA transgender cyclist Chelsea Wolfe calls Charlie Kirk a Nazi and cheers his killing She continued with more comments calling Kirk a “Nazi” and “fascist.” Wolfe reposted another message that accused Kirk of spreading racism, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia, and anti-immigrant hate daily. Many people, including sports icons, reacted with anger. Tennis legend Martina Navratilova described Wolfe’s comments as “sickening.” USA Cycling quickly released a statement clarifying that Wolfe has not been part of the national team since 2023. The group stressed that her comments are her personal opinions and do not represent the organization or its values. Charlie Kirk’s assassination sends shockwaves across the country Charlie Kirk was killed while hosting a Q&A session during his American Comeback Tour event at Utah Valley University. The gunshot came from a rooftop about 200 yards away while Kirk was speaking to students about mass shootings. — cartlanddavid (@cartlanddavid) He collapsed on stage, and security rushed him to Timpanogos Regional Hospital, where doctors confirmed his death soon after. Police detained two people briefly but later released them. By Friday, September 12, 2025, authorities confirmed that one suspect was in custody. President Donald Trump, who himself survived being shot in the ear at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania in July 2024, expressed sadness over Charlie Kirk’s killing, calling him “legendary” and saying the country had lost “a great fighter.” Charlie Kirk leaves behind his wife, Erika Frantzve, and their two young children, a three-year-old daughter and a 16-month-old son. The family had celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary in May 2025. Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https:/timesofindia.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
Charlie Kirk shooting: Recovered rifle engraved with ‘transgender, anti-fascist ideology’, say reports
The rifle recovered in the search for the gunman who fatally shot conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Thursday was reportedly engraved with “transgender and anti-fascist ideology,” according to preliminary law enforcement reports. The .30-06-caliber Mauser bolt-action rifle believed by federal investigators to be the weapon used in the attack, was found wrapped in a towel in a wooded area near Utah Valley University, reported The New York Post. Kirk, 31, a US President Donald Trump ally and Turning Point USA founder, was shot in the neck by a single high-caliber round fired from roughly 200 yards while while addressing a crowd of about 3,000 students and supporters at Utah Valley University (UVU). The gunman reportedly blended into the university environment and appeared to be of college age, according to Utah public safety commissioner Beau Mason. The rifle has been turned over to the FBI for DNA and fingerprint analysis. Authorities obtained clear video footage showing a figure in dark clothing firing a shot from the roof of a building at UVU in Orem, Utah. Two suspects initially taken into custody have since been released. The Utah department of public safety emphasised that the shooting remains an “active investigation.” Along with the rifle, investigators collected a shoeprint, palm print, and forearm impressions. More than 130 tips had been submitted by Thursday morning, which officials said “are being fully investigated,” according to Bohls. Utah governor Spencer Cox described the attack as “believed to be a targeted assassination,” though authorities say the shooter’s identity and motive remain unknown. Officials continue to search for the gunman and are combing through surveillance footage to identify the suspect. Robert Bohls, special agent in charge of the FBI’s Salt Lake City field office, added that the individual who shot Kirk is not hiding in the wooded area where investigators recovered the rifle allegedly used in the attack. Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https:/timesofindia.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah Valley University, Trump calls him ‘Great, Legendary’
President Donald Trump confirmed the death of Conservative activist Charlie Kirk after Kirk was shot at Utah Valley University. “The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead. No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie. He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now, he is no longer with us. Melania and my Sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family. Charlie, we love you!” Trump posted on Truth Social. Kirk was on tour, and this stop at Utah Valley University was the first of at least 14 scheduled at college campuses across the country this fall. He was shot when he was asked a question about mass shootings by transgender people. A shocking video showed how the bullet hit his neck, and Charlie Kirk collapsed. “A kid came up and he asked a question about how many transgender shooters there were, and Charlie gave him another comment. And then he asked one more question, and so the question was about shooters. And before Charlie Kirk could pick up the mic again, that’s when the shot happened,” Eva Terry, who was on the ground, told CNN. One shot, straight in the neck Chilling videos from the event showed how the bullet hit Charlie Kirk in the neck as he was speaking and he collapsed as blood started coming out. he was immediately taken to the hospital and his condition was said to be serious as he was straight taken for surgery. Charlie Kirk’s family In May 2021, Charlie married Erika Frantzve, a Christian podcaster, former Miss Arizona USA (2012), businesswoman, and philanthropist. They have two children: a daughter, Sarah Rose, born in 2021 and a son born in 2023. Charlie Kirk’s rise in MAGA circle Kirk, an Illinois native, was involved in political activism from school time and embraced it full-time when Trump started to remake the Republican Party. Kirk founded Turning Point in 2012 at the age of 18 and became Trump’s medium to appeal to young voters. Charlie Kirk and his political organization, Turning Point USA, were key to President Donald Trump’s 2024 victory, and Trump himself credited Kirk. Kirk cultivated close ties with the president and his family during Trump’s first term in office. He was recently seen in the Oval Office in May, attending the swearing-in ceremony of Judge Jeanine Pirro.“I won the young people by 37%. No Republican’s ever won and I won by 37%. And Charlie Kirk will tell you, TikTok helped, but Charlie Kirk helped also,” Trump said at that time. “He just happens to be here. Look at him. He loves that we mention that name — right, Charlie? He’s done great and I appreciate all the help,” Trump said. Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https:/timesofindia.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
Trump admin backs parents against “woke” ideologies: Linda McMahon hosts roundtable as Virginia schools clash over transgender policies
In a bold move that puts federal education policy and local school governance on a collision course, U.S. Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon hosted a roundtable on Wednesday with parents from Northern Virginia, many of whom are raising concerns about how schools handle transgender students. The session, attended by nine parents from Fairfax County and surrounding districts, comes after the department ordered five Northern Virginia school systems to revise policies that allow students to use bathrooms and locker rooms matching their gender identity rather than their biological sex. The department argued that the existing policies violated Title IX and warned that districts refusing to comply could be designated “high-risk,” a status that conditions federal funding. Parents voice conflicting views “We’ve been subjected for multiple years now to very invasive pronoun surveys,” said Stephanie Lundquist-Arora, a Fairfax mother, according to 7News. She and several others argued that students should use facilities based on sex rather than gender identity. The roundtable unfolded as Christina McCormick, another Fairfax parent and member of FCPS Pride, offered a counterpoint. “Really, everyone benefits, you know, from strong non-discrimination policies,” according to 7News. “It’s not just about trans students, but as a parent of trans students, I can say that the policies from Fairfax County Public Schools have made it possible for my kids to go to school happy at school. To have normalcy, just like any other student.” McMahon signals administration stance on X McMahon amplified the administration’s position in a tweet posted on X, writing, “The Trump Administration stands with parents who are fighting back against woke gender ideologies that are harming students. Taxpayer dollars will no longer support policies that allow grown men to share locker rooms with young girls.” The post included a clip from Wednesday’s roundtable, signaling the administration’s resolve to defend parents’ concerns at the federal level. — EDSecMcMahon (@EDSecMcMahon) Virginia districts push back with lawsuits The roundtable comes amid mounting legal tension in Northern Virginia. On Friday, Arlington and Fairfax counties filed lawsuits against the U.S. Department of Education, seeking to block the federal agency from freezing millions in funding over policies that allow students to use facilities consistent with their gender identity. The lawsuits, underscore the stakes: Fairfax, the state’s largest district, could face up to $167 million in jeopardized funds, while Arlington could lose $23 million. These dollars support programs ranging from free and reduced meals to counseling and special education services. “Students are punished when federal funding, primarily used to provide free breakfast and lunch for over 8,000 students or counseling and education for special needs students, is ripped away,” Arlington Superintendent Francisco Durán said, according to The Washington Post. “We strongly disagree with the U.S. DOE’s assertion that our policy violates Title IX.” Legal context and Title IX debate Legal experts note that the fight hinges on the interpretation of Title IX, the landmark federal law prohibiting sex-based discrimination. Courts remain split on whether it protects transgender students, with LGBTQ+ advocates citing cases like Grimm v. Gloucester County School Board in support of policies that allow students to access facilities matching their gender identity. Northern Virginia districts, many of which serve a third of the state’s public school students, have refused to revise their policies, arguing they comply with both state and federal law and provide a safe, inclusive environment for all children. “We have a responsibility to ensure that every child has the support needed to achieve their full, unique, and limitless potential,” the Fairfax County School Board told The Washington Post. “We will not abide attempts to pit one group of students against another.” National implications loom With the Supreme Court expected to hear a case involving transgender athletes in federally funded schools later this fall, the outcomes in Northern Virginia could have nationwide implications. For now, McMahon’s roundtable and her firm stance on X signal the Trump administration’s continued focus on parental input and a rejection of policies it labels as “woke gender ideologies.” In school hallways and courtrooms alike, the debate over transgender rights, federal authority, and local control is far from over, and for parents in Northern Virginia, the conversation is only just beginning. Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https:/timesofindia.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk calls for ban on trans hormone drugs, citing concerns over ‘extreme violent’ behavior
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said that drugs used for gender transition should be banned, arguing they are linked to violent behavior. The tech billionaire’s comment came in response to a post on X (formerly Twitter) that described the arrest of a trans-identifying person accused of breaking into a home and sexually assaulting a toddler. The post named Daniel “Dani” Senecal, who uses she/her pronouns, as the suspect. According to reports, Senecal had previously been jailed for a child sex attack and was released early from prison before the latest arrest. Musk replied to the post saying, “Something is seriously wrong. Trans sex hormone drugs are driving extreme violence and should be banned.” His remark quickly drew wide attention and has added to the debate over transgender health care and criminal justice. What are Trans hormone drugs Trans hormone drugs, as the name implies, are medicines used in hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for transgender people. Doctors prescribe these under medical supervision as part of gender-affirming care. The aim is to align a person’s physical characteristics with their gender identity. The issue of access to gender-affirming medical treatments, including hormone therapy, has been highly debated in several countries. Supporters of transgender rights argue such care is essential for well-being and is backed by major medical organizations, while critics raise concerns about safety, long-term effects, and access for minors. Musk’s comment is likely to fuel further discussion, as he has previously spoken out on social and cultural issues to his audience of over 180 million followers on X. Elon Musk has been vocal about his opinion on stance against the “woke” movement and has taken significant steps, including moving company headquarters, in response to policies he views as harmful to families and businesses. The world’s richest person once called puberty blockers as “sterilization drugs”. He then criticized the term “gender affirming care” as a “terrible euphemism.” Musk recounted his realization that he had “lost his son” (Vivian who came out as transgender in 2022) to what he calls the “woke mind virus,” a term he uses to describe the ideology he believes led to his child’s transition. Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https:/timesofindia.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights.
Minneapolis Transgender shooter had “anti-Indian and anti-Jewish Islamic propaganda,” killed 2 and wounded 17
Police said Westman was armed with a rifle, shotgun and pistol, and fired dozens of rounds into the packed congregation of children and teachers. US federal authorities are investigating a school shooting in Minneapolis that left two children dead and 17 others wounded as an anti-Catholic hate crime. The victims, aged eight and ten, were killed when 23-year-old Robin Westman opened fire through the stained-glass windows of the church during a back-to-school Mass. Federal officials have identified Westman as transgender and reported that suspect died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed that the shooter was a 23-year-old man claiming to be transgender. She added that the attacker targeted children during their first morning Mass of the school year and had written disturbing phrases such as “For the Children,” “Where is your God?” and “Kill Donald Trump” on a rifle magazine. Calling the act “unthinkable,” Noem added, “Our deepest prayers are with the children, parents, families, educators, and Christians everywhere. We mourn with them, we pray for healing, and we will never forget them.” The FBI confirmed that the attack at Annunciation Church and Catholic School is being treated as an act of domestic terrorism. “The FBI is investigating this shooting as an act of domestic terrorism and hate crime targeting Catholics,” FBI Director Kash Patel said in a post on X. Investigative Journalist Laura Loomer claimed that the Minnesota shooter had “Mashallah”, “Nuke India” and “Israel Must Fall” written on his gun, suggesting the attacker was influenced by “anti-Indian and anti-Jewish Islamic propaganda.” Police said Westman was armed with a rifle, shotgun and pistol, and fired dozens of rounds into the packed congregation of children and teachers. A smoke bomb was also recovered at the scene. “This was a deliberate act of violence against innocent children and other people worshipping,” Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara told reporters. “The sheer cruelty and cowardice of firing into a church full of children is absolutely incomprehensible.” Authorities are examining online videos and handwritten journals linked to Westman, which allegedly include disturbing references to previous mass shootings, antisemitic messages, and drawings of the church’s interior. Investigators are working to establish a clear motive. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said President Donald Trump had conveyed condolences and ordered flags to be flown at half-mast. “This kind of evil should never happen,” Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said, urging the community to resist hatred. It is reported that a steady stream of mourners gathered outside the church in the evening, laying flowers and holding candles in memory of the victims. Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, said he was “profoundly saddened” by the attack. BY Bureau Report Courtesy : The Australia Today Note: This news is originally published on https:/theaustralia.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights.
Two Bangladeshi transgender individuals residing illegally in India
The Foreigner Cell of North-West District Police, Delhi, has apprehended two transgender individuals residing illegally in India. The accused, Khaja Maynuddin and Rajeb Chandra Sarkar, were found to be Bangladeshi nationals living in the jurisdiction of PS Mahendra Park without valid travel documents, visas, or permits, the police informed. Apprehended individuals were identified as Khaja Maynuddin, alias Khatija, 27 years old, residing in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and Rajeb Chandra Sarkar, 39 years old, living in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Two smartphones installed with the banned IMO app, and two Bangladeshi National IDs were recovered from the individuals. The operation was conducted based on actionable intelligence gathered during routine checking, and a dedicated team from the Foreigner Cell was constituted. The team conducted raids in coordination with informers and intercepted the suspicious individuals near Jahangir Puri Metro Station and New Subji Mandi. During the investigation, photographs were recovered from their mobile phone gallery and Instagram accounts depicting locations in Bangladesh. Further interrogation revealed that they had undergone Gender-Affirming Surgery (GAS) to alter their physical appearance and were using various means to conceal their identity. Legal proceedings for their deportation are being initiated in coordination with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO). Earlier, in a major breakthrough against organized human trafficking, a team of Special Staff & Anti-Human Trafficking Unit of Delhi Police, assisted by J&K Police, busted a well-organized trafficking network operating between Delhi-NCR and Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir. DCP Outer North Hareshwar Swami told ANI that the case stemmed from another case registered at Bhalswa Dairy Police Station, registered on the complaint of a woman regarding the kidnapping of her minor daughter, age about 15 years, and her neighbor, another girl, age about 13 years. After initial investigation, the case was transferred to PS Bhalswa Dairy to AHTU/OND (Anti-Human Trafficking Unit) for specialized investigation. During the course of the investigation, technical surveillance revealed the presence of the girls in Srinagar, J&K. Accordingly, on 15.06.2025, both victims were successfully recovered and brought back to Delhi. Their statements before CWC revealed that they were lured by traffickers from Old Delhi Railway Station, transported via Jammu, and forced into unpaid domestic work in Srinagar. On the basis of facts, technical and manual surveillance, and inputs, on 14.08.2025, a joint police team arrested Salim-ul-Rehman alias Wasim (38 yrs, r/o Ganderbal, Srinagar) and Suraj (31 yrs, r/o Begampur, Delhi) from Prahlad Vihar, Delhi. Story by ANI | Posted by Vidushi Gaur Courtesy : Awaz The Voice Note: This news is originally published on https:/awazthevoice.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights.