Coronavirus lockdown 'lonely' and 'dangerous' for LGBTQ Indians
Posted on AllSides June 22nd, 2020
From The Left
Many in India's LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning) community are hiding their real selves as they remain stuck with their families for months during the coronavirus lockdown - sometimes with dire consequences.
Kumar*, a young gay man living in a town in northern India, was physically assaulted by his family, who then called the police, when they found out his secret.
"They found his phone - he was chatting with someone or sharing photos - and beat him up," said Shruta Neytra, co-founder of the LGBTQ...