Telangana police ink pact with Yugantar for services to LGBTQIA+ persons

Hyderabad:  The women safety wing of the Telangana Police on Thursday said it has signed an MoU with Yugantar, a non-profit organisation, to strengthen services under the “pride place-transgender (LGBTQIA+) Persons Protection Cell.”

This partnership marks a progressive step towards inclusive policing and support for LGBTQIA+ persons across the state, an official release said.

Under the memorandum of understanding, both parties will collaborate to provide crisis intervention, legal aid, mental health support, police training, and public awareness initiatives.