Mga nagsagawa ng "30-second massacre" na initiation rites sa Cavite, huli

- Authorities intervened in an ongoing gang initiation ritual in Noveleta, Cavite, rescuing two men who were being brutally beaten as part of the so-called "30-Second Massacre"

- Police arrested 10 individuals involved in the hazing incident, including four minors believed to be members of the Temple Street or TST Gang

- Video evidence showed a group of men surrounding a victim and delivering punches and kicks while counting aloud, believed to be part of the ritual

- Noveleta Police Chief Major Sandie Caparroso described the initiation as a violent tradition where recruits are attacked for 30 seconds, calling attention to the ongoing problem of gang-related hazing in the Philippines

Two men were rescued from a violent gang initiation ritual known as the "30-Second Massacre" in Noveleta, Cavite, where they were subjected to repeated beatings as part of a hazing ceremony.

The disturbing incident resulted in the arrest of 10 individuals, including four minors.

The event came to light following a report by Saleema Refran for "24 Oras" on Wednesday.

Video footage obtained by authorities showed several men surrounding one of the victims.

In the clip, the victim is seen clutching his chest as he receives a barrage of punches and kicks.

The group appeared to be counting aloud, believed to be part of the ritual's process.

Police Major Sandie Caparroso, chief of the Noveleta Municipal Police Station, described the ritual as a violent initiation designed to test the resolve of prospective members.

“Yung tinawag nga nila yung pinaka-initiation rites na '30-second massacre' na kung saan pipili ang grupo ng mga miyembro at magsasagawa ng initiation—bubugbugin ang sasaling miyembro. Thirty seconds ‘yun na susuntukin siya sa iba't ibang bahagi ng katawan,” Caparroso said.

Authorities arrested members of the Temple Street or TST Gang after they were caught in the act of conducting the brutal initiation.

The suspects are now in custody, and investigations are ongoing to determine the full extent of the gang's operations and any other individuals involved.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh