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Bangladesh To Recruit Transgenders In Their Police Force. Is India Taking Note?

Sushant Kumar
The familiar sight of 'hijras' or transgenders at traffic signals was strong enough to catalyse the viral (and brilliant) Seat Belt Crew video campaign last year. And while it may appear as though we already have an alternate traffic police force in place, our neighbour is certainly a step ahead.
Transgenders in India, now officially recognized as a 'third gender' exercise their right to vote. Image Courtesy - Mic.com

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