Couple Publicly Caned 21 Times Each in Indonesia for Kissing

In Banda Aceh, Indonesia, a couple faced public caning after being caught kissing, an act that violates the region's strict interpretation of Islamic law. Members of the Sharia police administered 21 lashes to each individual in a public park on Thursday, with dozens of people witnessing the punishment.

The couple, whose ages were not disclosed, were reportedly reported to authorities after a video of them kissing was uploaded to social media. Muhammad Rizal, the Head of the Banda Aceh Sharia Police, stated that the pair clearly violated Sharia law. He noted that this was the first instance of individuals being punished under the regional law for such an act captured and shared on social media platforms.

Onlookers reportedly urged the officers to administer the caning more forcefully. The incident highlights the stringent enforcement of Sharia law in Aceh, a province known for its rigorous application of Islamic legal principles. The public caning serves as a stark reminder of the penalties faced for actions deemed immoral under the local legal code.

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They clearly violated Sharia law.