Mass suicide bid: 25 transgender women hospitalised in Indore by consuming phenyl
Nearly 24 transgender people attempted mass suicide by consuming floor cleaning material in Nandlalpura area of Madhya Pradesh's Indore
Indore: In a shocking incident in Indore, nearly 25 transgender people attempted mass suicide by consuming floor cleaning material in Nandlalpura area of Madhya Pradesh’s Indore, an official said.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Anand Kaladgi informed reporters that those who had consumed the floor cleaner were immediately rushed to Maharaja Yashwantrao Hospital. He said that most are in stable condition as of now.
The incident occurred on Wednesday night around 8:30 PM.
“We received information about a situation of ruckus at a house in Nandlalpura where transgender persons reside. Our senior officers promptly arrived at the scene. They learned that some of the individuals had consumed an unknown substance, causing several of them to fall ill. Ambulances were immediately called, and twenty-five people were admitted to the nearby hospital. They are currently receiving treatment and are in stable condition. Once their health improves, their statements will be recorded and the reason for the incident will be known,” DCP Kalagdi said.
“We will investigate the reasons behind 25 people consuming phenyl, which is a floor cleaning material,” he added.
The police have launched a manhunt for the accused and have assured that further action will be taken once statements are recorded.
However, Neha Kunwar, associated with the Nandlalpura “Kinnar” dera, told reporters that two people Akshay Kumaon and Pankaj Jain who claimed to be journalists, allegedly raped a transperson, blackmailing and threatening them, after which the victim lodged a complaint at the Pandhrinath police station on Tuesday.
“Akshay Kumayu and Pankaj Jain started blackmailing us and raped one individual. It happened three months ago. Even Kinnars are not safe. Are we not humans? They also looted ₹1.5 lakh from the victim,” Kunwar said.
As 24 transgender individuals attempted suicide, others from the community gathered at the hospital, demanding the arrest of the perpetrators. Kunwar threatened to take their own life if their demands were not addressed, and later tried to commit suicide at the hospital by dousing themselves with kerosene, an act that was prevented by the police.
The accused have been booked under section 18 of the Transgender Protection Act 2019 and for intimidation.
(Inputs from ANI)
