Two men went viral on social media after being caught stealing a bag of pepper and allegedly forced to taste the fiery chillies as punishment.

The scene, captured in a widely shared video, shows the duo seated on the ground next to what looks to be a huge sack loaded with fresh pepper.

A platter with many peppers is placed in front of them as they are instructed to consume the produce.

The video has received a lot of attention online, with many social media users reacting differently to the extraordinary punishment meted out to the defendants.

Although the actual location and circumstances of the occurrence are unknown, the video shows that the men were accused of stealing the bag of pepper before being publicly punished.

The video does not reveal who ordered the punishment or if any law enforcement officials were involved. It’s also unclear whether the suspected theft was officially reported to the police.

The video has subsequently spread across several social media sites, prompting thousands of comments from viewers.

The episode sparked extensive controversy, with some users claiming that the punishment worked as a deterrence to stealing, while others questioned the idea to put the law in private hands.

As of the time of reporting this article, the authorities had not issued an official statement regarding the incident, and the identity of the men involved had yet to be established.

The video continues to spark internet debates about crime, punishment, and the dangers of vigilante justice.