Three transgenders stabbed in Peshawar

Peshawar: The spree of violence against transgender community continues unabated as some unidentified assailants attacked three members of the community in Peshawar.

According to the general secretary of the transgender association, the members of the community were on the way to invite their friend to perform in a function when the unidentified assailants attacked their vehicle.

Upon resistance, they were stabbed and injured. The attackers also opened gunfire but luckily no one was hurt, the general secretary added.

They also claimed that the Police despite knowing the suspects were reluctant to arrest them. All three were rushed to the hospital for medical treatment.

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