Police Counselling Held For Transgenders To Lead Dignified Lives
Nizamabad police counselled transgender persons on social conduct, legal assistance and grievance redressal, assuring guidance to address their personal and social concerns.
Central Crime Station (CCS) ACP P. Srisailam counselled transgender persons from Nizamabad district on Wednesday, advising them to maintain peace, avoid causing inconvenience to the public and lead dignified lives in society.
The counselling session was held at the CCS police station on the directions of Nizamabad commissioner of police P. Sai Chaitanya. During the session, ACP urged the transgender community to maintain cordial relations with the public, refrain from causing nuisance and stay away from unlawful activities.
He said everyone had the right to live with dignity and encouraged transgender persons to approach the appropriate authorities to resolve their grievances. The ACP also enquired about the personal and social problems faced by members of the community and assured them of guidance in finding appropriate solutions.
He advised them not to lose hope when confronted with difficulties and to seek legal assistance whenever necessary. He asked transgender persons facing problems or harassment to contact the toll-free helpline 14427 for assistance.
The counselling programme aimed at maintaining law and order while understanding the concerns of transgender persons and providing them with appropriate guidance. CCS inspectors Suresh, Ajay and Sainath, sub-inspectors Mahesh and Bhim Rao, women SI Sravanthi, Sakhi Centre in-charge Bhanupriya and transgender persons from the district attended the session.
