Panchayat in Agra lets rape accused off with five shoe strikes and Rs 15,000 fine

A panchayat in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, reportedly bypassed police action by allowing a rape accused to be punished with five shoe strikes and a Rs 15,000 fine. The incident occurred after the survivor claimed the accused had lured and raped her. The community intervened to maintain family honor. Footage of the incident has spread online.