In a landmark move, the police have roped in a transgender in the patrolling team of civilians that help the local police to maintain law and order. This group is called the Police Mitra. Nilesh, alias Chandani Gore, a 32-year-old, has done a master's in social work and also runs a charitable trust called Nirbhaya.

Gore is no stranger to the struggles of finding a job, having faced many hurdles owing to gender issues. "We are still caught in gender bias. Like anyone else, we want to live in dignity. Why can't a third gender person serve the society? We too are human," she says.