Three transgender individuals died from gunshot wounds in Karachi

According to police reports, three transgender individuals were found dead from gunshot wounds by the roadside near Memon Goth in the southern Karachi area of Pakistan after midnight. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

The authorities have stated that they are currently in the process of identifying the victims and investigating the causes of the incident. In an interview with AFP agency, city police representative Javed Ahmad Abro said that the bodies of three transgender women with serious gunshot injuries were found near the highway.

Amnesty International notes an increase in violence against transgender communities. Although the Senate approved a law protecting the rights of transgender persons in 2018, its main provisions were later annulled by the Sharia court.

Estimates indicate that there are approximately half a million transgender citizens in Pakistan, living under social isolation and the threat of violence. According to data from The Lancet in 2023, 90 percent of transgender individuals face physical violence.

This situation highlights the urgent need for serious measures to protect transgender rights and combat violence in the country.