Hyderabad: A transgender woman by the name of Monalisa was arrested by Borabanda police on Tuesday, November 18, after a group of transgender persons set themselves on fire, accusing the former of harassment.

According to a press release, on November 17, around 50 people had gathered at the Borabanda bus stop and protested against Monalisa by displaying her flex banner.

After the protest, while they were giving a press conference, some of the victims poured petrol on themselves, set themselves on fire, and attempted suicide, alleging harassment by the accused Monalisa.

A total of eight people were injured in the protest and are currently undergoing treatment at Gandhi Hospital . A case was subsequently registered with the Borabanda police based on one of the victim’s complaints,

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