Transgender Woman Stabbed to Death at Majestic Bus Stand Over ₹200
· India · The Hindu, Indian Express
A 29-year-old transgender woman named Devi was stabbed to death at the Majestic bus stand in Bengaluru on Saturday while resisting a robbery attempt. According to the Upparpet police, the accused, identified as Gautham from Ramamurthy Nagar, approached Devi late Thursday night and demanded ₹200. When she refused, Gautham struck her on the head with a dagger before stealing her bag, mobile phone, and the ₹200. Devi died on the spot from her injuries. The police traced and arrested the suspect, and an investigation is currently underway.
Why it matters
This violent crime highlights severe safety vulnerabilities for marginalized individuals at transit hubs and underscores the urgent need for heightened police patrolling in public spaces.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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