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Couple caned for kissing on TikTok in Indonesia's conservative Aceh province
By Reza Saifullah And Edna Tarigan, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· July 2, 2026
· 2 min read
A young couple in Indonesia’s conservative Aceh province were publicly caned on Thursday after an Islamic Shariah court convicted them of violating Islamic law by kissing during a TikTok livestream.Aceh’s Sharia court ordered the two people to be whipped with a rattan cane 21 times each for kissi...
Key takeaway 27 livestream in which they kissed in a car in Banda Aceh went viral and prompted reports to local Sharia authorities.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The public caning of a young couple in Indonesia's Aceh province for kissing on TikTok may seem like a distant and isolated incident, but it raises questions about the role of social media in our own community. In Terrell Hills , where residents value their freedom of expression, it's worth considering how online actions can have real-world consequences. While our local laws and customs are vastly different from those in Aceh, the incident highlights the importance of being mindful of the content we share online. As social media continues to play a larger role in our daily lives, it's essential for residents to be aware of the potential impact of their online actions on themselves and others. The caning incident may spark a larger conversation about the intersection of technology, community standards, and personal freedom in Terrell Hills and the broader San Antonio area.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A young couple in Indonesia’s conservative Aceh province were publicly caned on Thursday after an Islamic Shariah court convicted them of violating Islamic law by kissing during a TikTok livestream.Aceh’s Sharia court ordered the two people to be whipped with a rattan cane 21 times each for kissi...
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