The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) opened its Transgender Cell on Monday to look into complaints of violence, abuse, harassment and discrimination against the community, the panel said. DCW chief, Swati Maliwal, along with member Promila Gupta, met several transgenders on June 29 to seek their advice on the roles and responsibilities of the cell and to gain an understanding about the issues being faced by the community.
In the meeting, the community members expressed issues and concerns about their safety and security.
They narrated instances of extreme abuse, physical and sexual harassment, violence, discrimination and social stigma faced by them throughout their lives, the women's panel said.
The community members mentioned that they walked in groups even for small household chores such as grocery shopping.
For instance, Kajal (name changed) informed that she was forced to marry someone against her wishes and is continuing to live a dual personality.
Naina (name changed) said she was raped by three boys in an all-boys' school. The school authorities did not take action and instead she was forced to leave the school due to which she was unable to complete her education, the panel claimed.