MP horror: Child beheaded in front of mother in Dhar, accused dies following mob attack

A case has been registered against the accused, and a judicial inquiry has been ordered into his death.

In a horrific incident on Friday, a five-year-old boy, Vikas, was brutally beheaded in front of his mother by a man believed to be mentally unstable.

As per eyewitnesses, the accused, identified as 25-year-old Mahesh, arrived on a motorcycle and entered the home of resident Kalu Singh. The family reportedly did not know him.

Without warning, Mahesh allegedly grabbed a spade-like tool lying inside the house and attacked the child, severing his neck. The attacker also struck the boy’s shoulder, leaving the body mutilated, stated an NDTV report.

The boy’s mother attempted to intervene but sustained injuries in the process. Neighbours and villagers rushed to the scene and, in a surge of anger, caught hold of Mahesh. He was severely beaten before police arrived.

Dhar Superintendent of Police Mayank Awasthi described the crime as “extremely heartbreaking” and confirmed that the accused died en route to the hospital. “The real cause of death will be confirmed after the post-mortem. Initial investigations suggest he was mentally unstable,” Mr Awasthi said.

A case has been registered against the accused, and a judicial inquiry has been ordered into his death.

According to preliminary investigations, Mahesh was a resident of Jobat Bagdi in Alirajpur district. His family told police that he had been mentally unstable and had been missing for the past three to four days.

Authorities said he had allegedly attempted to steal from a local shop just an hour before the gruesome attack.