A video circulating on social media has sparked reactions after two men were allegedly caught stealing pepper from a farm and subjected to a bizarre punishment.
In the viral footage chanced on by ibynews.com, the men are seen sitting on the ground beside a sack containing fresh peppers, while what appears to be a sack full of fresh pepper are placed before them.
According to reports accompanying the video, the men were forced to eat pieces of the pepper and drink dry gin as punishment after they were allegedly caught harvesting from the farm without permission.
The incident has generated mixed reactions online, with some people condemning the alleged theft while others questioned whether such a punishment was appropriate.
Many social media users called for lawful ways of handling suspected theft cases instead of resorting to public humiliation or physical punishment.
Others, however, argued that the action was meant to serve as a warning to others against stealing from farmers.
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