Almost two years after she was dismissed from Indian Navy for having undergone a sex reassignment surgery (SRS), trans woman Sabi Giri may be able to join the ... Read More...
Sabi's case presented an opportunity for the Navy, and defence forces in general, to set a precedent for the acceptance and employability of transgender individuals in the forces, a definitive first.
A few years into service at Indian Navy, Sabi decided she had to undergo Sex Reassignment Surgery (SRS) and become a woman, becoming the first transgender sailor of the Indian Navy. She is now being discharged because of her gender identity.