Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (MS)
Udupi, Dec 16: Superintendent of police (SP) Akshay Hake Machhindra personally led an operation as complaints were heard about involving transgenders in illicit trade near city bus stand.
The operation was carried out under the physical presence of SP Akshay late night on Friday December 15 and two pimps were taken into custody.
SP Akshay himself got involved in the operation as complaints were received from public that transgenders are involved in illicit trade near city and service bus stands, they bother vehicle riders and demand money from them. In addition, there were complaints that they damage the street lights.
It is said that some transgenders abused SP Akshay with expletives when he himself confronted them. Police arrived on the spot and dispersed them. There was tense situation in the area for some time. At the same time police arrested two pimps who were bringing customers in auto rickshaws to do illicit flesh trade. A case is filed against them in Udupi city police station.