Chidia/Chiriya
2 Feb 2025
Bahawalnagar, South Punjab (Pakistan)
Shot
Chidia/Chiriya (sources differ on the victim's name) was shot dead in their home. Reportedly suspects have been arrested.
Bahawalnagar - The case of murder of a transgender person came to light in the limits of Bahawalnagar police station, McLeodganj. According to the police spokesman, transgender person named [deadname] alias Chidia was shot dead by the accused at [their] house. District Police Officer DPO Kamran Asghar took notice of the incident. In a short time of few hours, the prime suspects of the murder have been arrested.
The body of the deceased has been shifted to the hospital for post-mortem. The police have registered a case 54/25 in McLeodganj police station on the complaint of the [trans woman's] father. District Police Officer Hafiz Kamran Asghar said that the protection of life and property of the people is the top priority of police.
https://www.nation.com.pk/03-Feb-2025/bahawalnagar-transgender-murder-accused-arrested
https://24newshd.tv/02-Feb-2025/transgender-chiriya-shot-dead-in-mcleod-gang
