Kerala claims to be the first and the only state to have a transgender policy in the country. The state's initiative to employ transgenders in Kochi Metro hit the headlines around the globe.

However, things don't look all good for the community in Kerala as incidents of attack against them are increasing.

A shocking incident took place in Malappuram where a transgender was allegedly molested by a local goon.

According to the victim, identified as Rohini (name changed), the incident took place on Sunday night when she and her friends went out to have dinner. Rohini was confronted by a local goon Shihab, who started abusing them.

When Rohini said that they were transgenders, Shihab allegedly stripped them demanding to show their genitals. Rohini was abused and brutally assaulted by Shihab on the road side.

Rohini said that Shihab is their neighbour and used to follow them for quite some time now.

After the incident the victim filed a complaint with the local police station and is undergoing medical treatment.

MEANWHILE, IN KOZHIKODE

In yet another incident last month in Kozhikode, a group of transgenders were brutally beaten by police officers.

On December 28, Aishwarya and Mohini (both names changed), were allegedly roughed by a group of police officers from Kasaba station.

After the incident kicked up controversy, the police chief ordered a probe into the incident.

However during the course of investigation, their were attempts to frame the victims as sex workers by the police team.

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