Man accused in 2020 sacrilege case beheaded in Punjab
A 45-year-old man accused in a 2020 sacrilege case was murdered and beheaded by an unidentified assailant in Punjab. Police have launched an investigation and a manhunt to identify the perpetrator and determine the motive behind the attack.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing communal tensions and the potential for vigilante violence related to sensitive religious cases in India.
A 45-year-old man, accused in a 2020 sacrilege case and who was released on bail recently, was allegedly hacked to death with a sharp-edged weapon, police said on Tuesday (July 14, 2026).
Mewa Singh was murdered by an unidentified assailant at his home in Ladpur Tooran village near Mandi Gobindgarh at midnight, they further said.
The assault was so severe that the victim was beheaded. After carrying out the attack, the assailant managed to flee the scene, police added.
Upon receiving information about the incident, police officials reached the scene and began an investigation. A forensic team also visited the spot to collect evidence.
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