JAKARTA: A video showing two alleged thieves being publicly humiliated after being detained by local residents has gone viral on social media.
The footage shows the pair wrapped in adhesive tape in outfits that many online users compared to Tinky Winky from Teletubbies, while wearing signs bearing the words 'Natural Disaster Victim'.
The video has drawn mixed reactions, with some saying the public shaming could discourage crime, while others arguing that suspects are entitled to due process and should be handed over to the authorities.
The exact location, date and circumstances surrounding the incident have not been confirmed, and the identities of the two individuals have not been disclosed.
No official statement has been issued by the Indonesian authorities, and the incident has reignited debate over vigilante justice and the proper handling of suspected offenders.
