C.I.D. (1998–2018)

The TV show 'C.I.D.' is a crime procedural that ran for many years in India. It did not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or storylines, focusing instead on traditional crime-solving narratives without exploring queer identities or themes.

The show features female police inspectors who participate in investigations and arrests. While they are competent and brave, their roles in direct physical combat against male opponents, particularly in skilled hand-to-hand or melee fights where they demonstrate clear victory through superior physical prowess, are not a prominent or recurring element. Victories are typically achieved through other means.

C.I.D. is an original television series, not an adaptation or reboot of pre-existing characters. All characters were created for the show, establishing their gender upon introduction. Therefore, no characters were gender-swapped from prior canonical or historical portrayals.

C.I.D. is an original Indian television series featuring fictional characters created for the show. There is no prior source material, historical basis, or previous installment from which characters' races could have been established differently and subsequently altered.