Transgender Community Dispute Over Alleged Religious Conversion Pressure

A group of transgender individuals in Suriyawan accused their community leaders of pressuring them to convert to Islam. A dispute over alms territories escalated into allegations of forced conversion. Authorities are investigating the claims, with potential legal actions pending the results.

A conflict within the transgender community in Suriyawan has surfaced, as some individuals claim they are being coerced into converting to Islam by their leaders. The police are now investigating these alarming allegations.

Additional Superintendent of Police Shubham Agrawal revealed that approximately twelve transgenders approached the Suriyawan Police Station, accusing their guru, Manju Haji, and others of exerting undue pressure on them to embrace Islam. The dispute reportedly began over territorial rights to alms.

The authorities stress that forcible religious conversion is a grave offense, promising that a case will be registered and legal action taken if the investigations by Circle Officer Ashok Kumar Mishra substantiate these claims.

(With inputs from agencies.)