5. Risking Arrest and Torture

For Viet Cong sympathizers, the specter of arrest and torture loomed constantly. Discovery could mean brutal interrogations or indefinite detention, as recounted in stories of resistance throughout history and in the tunnels of Củ Chi. Despite the risks, many continued their clandestine work, demonstrating a remarkable blend of courage and desperation in the face of relentless surveillance and the threat of violence.