An unmarried man and woman were caned on Monday in the Indonesian city of Banda Aceh after they were allegedly caught alone together in a guest room, CNN reported.
The duo, who are unrelated, were found guilty of violating Sharia law by a court and sentenced to caning.
According to Yusnardi, who heads a unit charged with finding people who violate Sharia law, it is prohibited in the area for two unmarried people to be found alone together, due to the strict enforcement of Sharia law in the area.
The Sharia police chief, who only goes by one name, said the duo were arrested two months ago after authorities said they were found alone together.
He also said four other persons were caned on the same day, but this time for gambling, which is also prohibited by Sharia law.