Beating

Today while we were walking around taking pictures with the teachers we witnessed a group of guys dragging along a shirtless guy. One of the men was carrying a large wooden stick. We learned from one of the teachers that he was about to be beaten. My stomach filled with knots and I looked away. Shortly after I heard the stick in the air. I cringed. This is what happens if you are caught stealing here. Sometimes, if serious enough, I have heard the person can be beaten to death.