In a major relief to the LGBTQIA+ community of Tamil Nadu, the state government has amended the existing law under the Tamil Nadu Subordinate Police Officers Conduct Rules to prevent any harassment of the community or persons working for the welfare of the community
The order from the state home department issued on Thursday read, No police officer shall indulge in any act of harassment of any person belonging to the LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual)+ community and those working for the welfare of the community.