**5-Year-Old Boy’s Neck Severed by Mentally Unstable Man in Madhya Pradesh**
*By Snehil Singh | September 27, 2025 | 03:47 PM*
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In a horrifying incident that shook the Madhya Pradesh community, a five-year-old boy was brutally murdered inside his home on Friday. The accused, identified as 25-year-old Mahesh, allegedly entered the house of Kalu Singh and attacked the child with a sharp spade-like tool. The assault was so savage that it severed the boy’s neck from his torso and further mutilated his body.
**Community Reacts Swiftly**
The child’s mother attempted to protect her son during the attack and was injured in the process. Traumatized and screaming for help, her cries alerted nearby neighbors who rushed to the scene. The villagers apprehended Mahesh and severely thrashed him before the police arrived. Mahesh succumbed to his injuries on the way to the hospital.
**Investigation Underway**
Dhar Superintendent of Police, Mayank Awasthi, confirmed Mahesh’s death and described the crime as “extremely heartbreaking.” He stated, “The real cause of death will be confirmed after the post-mortem. Initial investigations suggest he was mentally unstable.”
A case has been registered against Mahesh, and a judicial inquiry into his death is currently ongoing.
**Background on the Accused**
Mahesh was a resident of Jobat Bagdi in the Alirajpur district and had been missing from home for the past three to four days. According to his family, he suffered from mental instability. Authorities also reported that just an hour before the attack, Mahesh allegedly attempted to steal goods from a nearby store.
The family of Kalu Singh had never encountered Mahesh prior to this incident.
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This tragic event has left the community in shock and highlights the urgent need for awareness and support mechanisms for mental health issues in rural areas. Further updates will follow as the investigation progresses.
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