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BAREILLY: In a bizarre incident, a transgender Manoj alias Payal allegedly bobbitised a 24-year-old man who had been frequently visiting her in Moradabad . They were in a “friendship” against the wishes of the man’s family, and the transgender wanted him to be a “part of the community”.

Police said that the victim was given some sedative substance in his tea and the accused then cut off the private part with the help of her aides. The man is currently in a critical condition. Accused transgender has been arrested. An FIR under section 326 (voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons) of IPC has been lodged against her.

The incident took place in Agvanpur under Civil Lines police station limits - leaving the locals shocked. Police said that the resident of Saifian was a frequent visitor to the transgender’s place at Dhimarvala locality. Saifian and Dhimarval are parts of Agvanpur.

“Preliminary investigation shows that the youth’s family was completely against the friendship with the transgender. His uncle had counselled him following which he had stopped visiting the transgender for a few days. On Thursday evening, the transgender called up the youth. A message was sent by one of her aides. When the youth reached the place, he was offered tea laced with certain sedatives. He became unconscious after drinking tea,” said inspector crime Sanjeev Kumar.

His family immediately took him to a nearby hospital. Doctors said that due to excess bleeding, his condition was said to be critical. They have referred him to a higher medical facility.

Upon learning about the incident, area circle officer Rajesh Kumar reached the place. “The youth has been taken to Delhi for treatment. An FIR has been lodged against the accused transgender. A probe is currently on,” Kumar said.

