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Three Transgender Women Murdered in Karachi: Rising Violence Shocks Community

9/22/2025

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Police in Karachi found the bodies of three transgender women on a roadside, shot dead by unidentified assailants.
The bodies were discovered shortly after midnight, and authorities are working to confirm their identities and motives.
Pakistan has around half a million transgender citizens who experience social exclusion and abuse.
Amnesty International reports a rise in violence against the transgender community, known as Hijras.
This incident underscores the ongoing safety and discrimination issues faced by transgender individuals in Pakistan.

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Story summary

Police in Karachi found the bodies of three transgender women on a roadside, shot dead by unidentified assailants.
The bodies were discovered shortly after midnight, and authorities are working to confirm their identities and motives.
Pakistan has around half a million transgender citizens who experience social exclusion and abuse.
Amnesty International reports a rise in violence against the transgender community, known as Hijras.
This incident underscores the ongoing safety and discrimination issues faced by transgender individuals in Pakistan.