article_snippet: his right hand is then held down on a chopping board while a militant lops his right hand off with a cleaver.
article_snippet: : A baying crowd of onlookers gather round after being encouraged to watch the amputation .
article_snippet: It is unclear whether the victim can choose which hand is removed.
article_snippet: Getting ready: In a previous amputation, the men's arms are pumped full of drugs and wrapped in tight bandages both to lessen the agony  and to reduce the amount of blood flowing from the open wound .
article_snippet: After having his hand hacked off, the victim is seen receiving medical treatment to ensure the open wound does not become infected .
article_snippet: Sick: the victim is seen pinned in a chair by a group of men, one of whom uses a chord to pull the victim arm taut while two others place a heavy meat cleaver on the top of the victim wrist, ready to strike .
highlights_snippet: Amputation watched by baying mob of onlookers including young children .
  