A transgender person was killed in a firing incident near Shagai Bridge in Peshawar, police said.

 

 

As per the details, the incident took place within the limits of the Faqirabad police station where the deceased, identified as Basit aka Bijli, was killing over a friendship dispute.

 

 

A case has been registered against a suspect identified as Waqar aka Sheena.

 

 

According to the FIR [First Information Report], the incident took place as Waqar came to meet Basit. An argument broke out between the two during the meeting and the suspect opened fire, killing Basit on the spot.

 

 

Police said raids were being conducted to arrest the accused and further investigation into the incident is underway.