The transgender community in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has launched a vocal protest against the ongoing extortion by criminals and the alleged inaction of law enforcement.

The provincial president of the Transgender Association, Farzana Jan, announced plans for a significant protest in front of the KP Assembly on May 8.

Jan reported that a community member, known as “Bijli,” was kidnapped for refusing to pay extortion fees, with the abductors demanding a ransom of Rs5 million.

She highlighted that extortion attempts are common against transgender individuals in Swat and Mardan, and despite several FIRs being filed, the police have failed to take any meaningful action.

Emphasizing the existing vulnerabilities faced by the transgender community, Jan stated that the threats from extortionists are exacerbating their plight.

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She called for immediate intervention from both the police and government, warning that if adequate protection is not provided, the protest will extend across the province.