Moat is dug around rape suspect's home

'Haq is the younger son of Ainul Haq, a panchayat, or council leader' Stock photo

Saptarshi Ray
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Indian villagers came up with a novel punishment for a suspected rapist and serial criminal they complained was not being brought to justice.

Mafizul Haq, who is accused of a string of violent crimes including rape and bullying, emerged from his house to find he was stranded by a large moat.