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Tree Under arrest since 1898


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Visit Pakistan's Landi Kotal army cantonment area if you want to witness something absolutely bizarre, where a huge banyan tree is kept chained to prevent it from moving!

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The tree was put under arrest more than a century ago, in 1898, when a British army officer, James Squid, under the influence of alcohol, thought that the tree was lurching towards him! Threatened by the tree's attempt, the officer decided to teach a lesson to the offender. As a punishment for moving from its place, the British officer ordered the mess sergeant to arrest the tree

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Though, according to some locals, through this act, the British signalled the tribal people that they would meet a similar fate if they went against the government. Whatever the reason may be, the tree in captivity has made the area popular among people who come to have a look at one of the most random acts ever. The tree stands chained even to this day with a signboard hanging from it's branches that reads, "I am under arrest".

 

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28 minutes ago, timmy said:
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The tree was put under arrest more than a century ago, in 1898, when a British army officer, James Squid, under the influence of alcohol, thought that the tree was lurching towards him! Threatened by the tree's attempt, the officer decided to teach a lesson to the offender. As a punishment for moving from its place, the British officer ordered the mess sergeant to arrest the tree

Pichi andi idi

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