Indonesian couple caned 140 times for breaking this Sharia law

2026-01-30 - 08:15

In a stark display of Aceh's strict Sharia law, a couple endured 140 public canings each for extramarital sex and alcohol consumption. This severe punishment, witnessed by many, underscores the province's conservative Islamic regulations. Even a Sharia police officer faced lashes for a similar offense, highlighting the unwavering enforcement of these codes.