Bhubaneswar transgender murder Case: Police question over 10 persons, probe multiple angles

Police have intensified the investigation into the murder of a transgender person near the CIFA area on the outskirts of Odisha's Bhubaneswar, even as no major breakthrough has been reported two days after the incident.

The victim has been identified as Anjali, also known as Sona. Investigators suspect the involvement of more than two persons in the crime. In connection with the case, Pipili police have so far questioned over 10 individuals, officials said.

As part of the ongoing probe, police are examining CCTV footage from multiple locations to trace the movement of suspects and gather further clues. At the time of reporting on Tuesday, footage from cameras installed along the Uttara Chhak stretch up to Bhubaneswar and Puri was being scrutinised.

Police are investigating the murder from two possible angles. One line of inquiry suggests the killing may have been committed during a robbery, while another theory being examined is the possibility of a dispute within the transgender community, sources said.

Despite sustained efforts, no arrests have been made so far, and police officials are yet to identify the perpetrators.

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Background Of The Case

The transgender person was brutally stabbed to death on Sunday night near CIFA under the jurisdiction of Pipili police station, triggering panic and concern within the transgender community. Anjali was reportedly a native of Salepur and had been residing in Bhubaneswar for some time. The post-mortem examination of the body was conducted on Monday.