Transgender Found Murdered Under Delhi Bridge, Minor Detained

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A 25-year-old transgender person was found dead with a throat injury under a bridge near Telco T-point in east Delhi’s Madhu Vihar area on Monday afternoon. The victim, identified as Karan alias Annu from Chilla village, was declared dead at the scene.

Police said they received a call at Pandav Nagar police station at around 1:32 pm reporting the discovery of a body under the bridge. Upon arrival, officers found the victim lying in a pool of blood. Locals had detained a 19-year-old male at the scene and handed him over to the authorities.

According to police, the detained minor alleged that the victim’s ex-husband, identified as Rehan from Ghazipur, was responsible for the murder. Investigators are working to determine whether the minor was directly involved in the killing or acted as a witness.

A murder case has been registered under Section 103 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at Madhu Vihar police station. Forensic teams have examined the scene and collected evidence, while the body has been sent for a post-mortem examination.

Police are now searching for the ex-husband named in the allegations and are questioning the minor for further details. Investigators are also reviewing CCTV footage from the area and speaking to witnesses to establish the sequence of events leading to the incident.

Authorities have said that the investigation is ongoing and that all possible angles, including personal disputes and previous complaints, are being examined.