Taliban-Style Punishment in Ayodhya: Municipal Staff Force Street Vendors To Stand Upside Down, Do Squats Over Alleged Encroachment in UP; Video Goes Viral

In a shocking display of Taliban-style punishment in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, municipal staff were seen forcing street vendors to stand upside down against a wall and perform squats as alleged punishment for encroaching near a park. The disturbing video, shared on X by journalist Krishna Chaudhary on October 11, shows the vendors enduring the harsh treatment while chanting "Sita Ram jai Sita Ram" plays in the background.

Street Vendors Standing Upside Down in UP (Photo Credits: X/ @KrishnaTOI)

In a shocking display of Taliban-style punishment in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, municipal staff were seen forcing street vendors to stand upside down against a wall and perform squats as alleged punishment for encroaching near a park. The disturbing video, shared on X by journalist Krishna Chaudhary on October 11, shows the vendors enduring the harsh treatment while chanting "Sita Ram jai Sita Ram" plays in the background. The footage has sparked outrage online, with viewers criticising the extreme and humiliating measures used against the vendors. Officials have yet to comment on the incident.  Ayodhya Blast: 5 Including 3 Children Killed in House Collapse After Explosion; No Trace of Gunpowder Found, Cylinder or Cooker Blast Suspected (Videos).

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