Transgender woman, minor held for extorting money from public in Secunderabad

Hyderabad: The sleuths of Commissioner’s Task Force, North Zone, apprehended a transgender person and a minor, impersonating a transgender person, for extorting money from shopkeepers and pedestrians at the Lothukunta traffic signal, in the limits of Trimulgherry police station.

The arrested have been identified as Swapna Kumari alias Sapna Garud (37), a resident of Suraram, Jeedimetla in Medchal Malkajigiri.

On the credible information, the police apprehended a transgender person and a minor in the limits of PS Trimulgherry for forcibly extorting money from shopkeepers, pedestrians, and nearby traffic signals. The police recovered cash and phones from them.

Public Advisory

If you encounter instances of transgender persons or persons pretending to be transgender individuals begging, forcefully demanding money, causing public nuisance, or engaging in extortion at public or business places, call DIAL 100 or reach out to the nearest police station. Your timely reporting can prevent further disruptions and protect the rights of everyone in our community. Let’s work together to ensure everyone feels safe and respected in Hyderabad.