India, March 12 -- GREATER NOIDA

Gautam Budh Nagar district magistrate Manish Kumar Verma has directed police to establish a dedicated transgender security cell and appoint a nodal officer to ensure swift action on grievances in order to enhance the safety and social inclusion of the transgender community.

The DM has also encouraged transgenders to obtain identity cards, emphasising that formal documentation is essential for accessing education, employment, and government welfare schemes.

Verma's directives were issued during a seminar held at the district collectorate recently, where transgenders, along with district and police officials, discussed issues related to safety, discrimination, and social inclusion. Community members voice...