WARNING: GRAPHIC – Islamic State (ISIS) Cuts Off Hands Of Two Convicted Thieves

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February 17, 2015

On February 17, 2015, the Aleppo province of the Islamic State (ISIS) released several images showing two men having their right hands amputated as punishment following their conviction for theft. The incident took place in the town of Dar Al-Fath in Aleppo province.

The sentence was carried out "under the supervision of a specialized medical team" in front of large crowd that included children. ISIS notes that the public display was meant as a lesson and deterrent to others.

Below are images from the event:

 

Source: Twitter.com/Fataih8, February 17, 2015.

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