Eunuchs Fire Kills 15 in India as Controversial Group Gathers for Special Event
Tragedy has hit in India as 15 “eunuchs” were killed in a tent fire recently. An event was being held for India’s eunuchs as thousands from across the country gathered in New Delhi for a special ceremony.
However, on Sunday evening a massive tent that had been set up for the event caught on fire. The resulting chaos resulted in 15 eunuchs being killed and almost 40 more injured.
According to AP, fire officials and witnesses believe the fire was likely started by an electrical short circuit.
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The aftermath on Monday saw hundreds on eunuchs gather together to mourn those lost in the fire and to collect their belongings from the aftermath of the tragedy.
“Eunuchs” in India is a term used to describe transvestites, transsexuals and others who identify themselves as neither male nor female. They controversially call themselves “a third gender.” The group is criticized by the church, other mainstream religions, as well as society in general in the country. Many are known to even have had their male genitalia removed.
It is estimated that there are approximately 700,000 eunuchs in India; most of whom are condemned by family and mainstream society.
