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LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — Police in Uttar Pradesh, India have arrested two people for the murder of trans woman Daya Rani Kinnar. Police also know the identity of a third person involved in the shooting and is actively pursuing leads to his wherabouts.

The victim was gunned down at her home in Ghaziabad early July 4, 2015, in what police said at the time was a well-planned murder. She was apparently shot as a train passed by, delaying the discovery of her body. Following leads, police arrested two men a few days later. At least one was well-known to the victim. A news reports states that the duo admitted to the police of murdering her for the purpose of taking her money.

Daya Rani Kinnar is noted for having run for political office several times, including as recently as 2014.

t/h Jennifer Louise Lopez

Initial report: http://www.jantakareporter.com/india/59-year-old-transgender-politician-shot-dead/5882

Arrests: http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/daya-rani-kinnar-s-murder-case-cracked-two-held-115070601354_1.html

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