Guwahati Police rounded up and arrested 22 transgender persons on Friday in a sweeping citywide sweep targeting alleged extortion, criminal intimidation, and public nuisance.
Police swooped down on multiple traffic intersections and public gathering spots after commuters and event organizers lodged repeated complaints. Teams mobilized simultaneously under the command of all three district Deputy Commissioners of Police to execute the coordinated crackdown.
The coordinated drive targeted persistent harassment reported at busy transit corridors. Complainants alleged that groups routinely confronted motorists and event attendees, demanding cash through aggressive intimidation and indecency.
Addressing reporters on Friday, Joint Police Commissioner of Guwahati Ankur Jain confirmed that the operation strictly tracked constitutional safeguards and central protocols. Officers acted in direct compliance with Supreme Court rulings and procedural guidelines framed by the Ministry of Home Affairs regarding transgender persons.
The law applies uniformly across civic spaces. Criminal conduct receives no exemption based on gender identity, Jain emphasized, noting that enforcement units deployed specialized handling protocols during the operation. Specially assigned personnel managed custody protocols based on whether the arrested individuals identified as transgender men or transgender women.
Criminal activities would not be overlooked, irrespective of an individual's gender identity. The police action was carried out in accordance with Supreme Court judgments and the latest guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Ankur Jain, Joint Police Commissioner of Guwahati
Police transported all 22 arrested individuals to court following processing. Addressing allegations that several suspects falsely claimed transgender status to exploit operational sensitivities, investigators initiated a formal documentation audit.
Authorities directed each accused to present formal identity certificates issued by statutory screening committees. Administrative teams will cross-examine these documents against official registries to establish authenticity.
| Case Parameter | Official Status |
|---|---|
| Law Enforcement Agency | Guwahati Police (Three DCP District Commands) |
| Accused in Custody | 22 individuals |
| Primary Allegations | Extortion, criminal intimidation, and public indecency |
| Key Official Statement | Joint Police Commissioner Ankur Jain |
| Custodial Status | Produced before the competent court |
| Verification Track | Statutory transgender certificate audit by designated committee |
The court will determine custody and remand terms for the 22 accused, while designated committees finalize the forensic verification of all seized identity certificates.