Plaques with names and photographs were hung on their necks.
In the Chinese city of Jingxi, police escorted violators of the quarantine rules imposed by COVID-19 through the streets of the city. Ten years ago, such a public shame was used for suspects in criminal offenses, but at the request of human rights defenders it was canceled.
This was reported on Wednesday, December 29, by the Daily Mail.
As evidenced by the published footage, four quarantine violators wearing masks and anti-epidemic suits marched on a “march of shame”, accompanied by police officers. On their necks were plaques with photographs and names. Each offender was held by two police officers, who were also wearing protective suits and masks.
NEW – China lockdown rule-breakers publicly shamed and paraded through streets carrying placards with their name in Cultural Revolution-style disciplinar measures. pic.twitter.com/vGVvveRsmZ
– Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) December 29, 2021
Previously, residents of the 13 millionth city were allowed to leave their homes only when invited to take part in a new round of mass testing on COVID-19 or in case of emergency medical care.
According to local media, four people who were staged such an execution violated the rules of quarantine restrictions in order to transport illegal migrants. Due to COVID-19, China's borders are largely closed, and Jingxi City is located near the border with Vietnam.
The renewal of public shame as one of the disciplinary measures against those who violate health rules was announced by local authorities in August this year.
Recall, in China on Sunday, December 26, recorded the largest number of new cases of COVID-19 in 21 months.
