Five transgender persons held on ‘extortion’ charge in Adilabad

Five transgender persons were arrested on Thursday on allegations of extorting money from passengers at the bus station in Adilabad town, the police said.

Allegations at the bus station

According to the police, the individuals allegedly demanded money from passengers on the premises of the Adilabad bus station on Wednesday, September 30. The activity reportedly caused nuisance and disturbance for commuters and staff at the facility.

Arrests and charges

Following a complaint lodged by the bus station manager, the Adilabad Two-Town police registered a case under Section 308(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and took the five persons into custody on Thursday. Of the five accused, three are residents of Adilabad district, while two are from neighbouring Maharashtra, officers said.

Investigation ongoing

Police said further investigation is underway. Details about the specific circumstances of the alleged extortion, including the amounts involved or the number of passengers affected, were not immediately available.

The police did not provide additional information on the next steps in the case. Updates are expected as the inquiry progresses.

Incident date: Wednesday, September 30; arrests made: Thursday.

This report will be updated as more information becomes available.