Transgender activist Shahzadi Rai was threatened with an acid attack outside her house in Gulistan-e-Johar, Karachi in a fourth such incident, the activist shared on social media.
Sharing a video of a man on Twitter, reportedly threatening the transgender activist with an acid attack, Shahzadi Rai expressed concerns over her safety.
She said this is the fourth time “these clerics” are showing up at her house, harassing her and threatening her with an acid attack.
“I am very much worried for my safety,” she said.
I fear for my life, this is the 4th time these molvis are showing up at my place and this time I wasn’t even there, my Chela who recorded the video is in a state of shock, they’re threatening us with the bottles of acid in their hands. I’m very much worried for my safety. pic.twitter.com/sia4quc2tX
— Shahzadi Rai (@ShahzadiRai) March 16, 2023
After the video started making rounds on social media, provincial minister Sharjeel Inam Memon took notice of the incident and assured that the activist would be provided with full security.
I’m grateful to @SindhGovt1 & @sharjeelinam for taking notice of the situation & for deploying police outside my house, thanks for the protection till it settles down.
Thanks to you all as well for raising your voice 🙏 @sindhpolicedmc8 @BBhuttoZardari @murtazawahab1 pic.twitter.com/WzI9oGott7— Shahzadi Rai (@ShahzadiRai) March 16, 2023
Shahrah-E-Faisal Police Station also registered a First Information Report (FIR) on Shahzadi Rai’s complaint with charges including an attempt to murder, harassment, and breaking into the house.
The transgender community in Pakistan faces a number of legal and social issues, including incidents of violence and discrimination against members.
Earlier, Pakistan’s first transgender news anchor Marvia Malik survived a gun attack outside her Lahore residence.
