Street punishment: Rajasthan police’s public parade of accused raises eyebrows; heads shaved, made to wear women’s salwar suits

In Rajasthan's Merta, three men accused of swindling an elderly man were paraded through town dressed in women's clothing, chanting admissions of guilt. This public shaming tactic, increasingly used by Rajasthan police against organized and financial crimes, aims to deter potential offenders and reassure the public.