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Residents of Bukedea District witnessed a shocking incident on Wednesday 8-March-2023 when a group of individuals were caned for not attending a burial.
The individuals, one woman and six men were reportedly found drinking alcohol during the funeral instead of paying their respects to the deceased.
According to the video, the group was rounded up by members of the community and caned as punishment for their absence.
Each of the individuals received more than two canes in front of a crowd of community members.
The video has sparked outrage among residents, who are calling for an investigation into the matter.
Some have expressed concern about the use of corporal punishment as a disciplinary measure, especially for something as seemingly minor as missing a funeral.
The legality and morality of such a punishment have also been called into question, as it is a clear violation of human rights. Corporal punishment is often used as a disciplinary measure in schools or as a legal punishment in some countries, but its use in this context is highly questionable.
It is not clear whether local authorities were involved in the incident, but it is hoped that they will take appropriate action to ensure that such an incident does not occur again because they violate human rights.
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