**5-Year-Old Boy’s Neck Severed by Mentally Unstable Man in Madhya Pradesh**
*By Snehil Singh | Sep 27, 2025, 03:47 PM*
In a shocking and tragic incident, a five-year-old boy was brutally murdered inside his home in Madhya Pradesh on Friday. The accused, identified as 25-year-old Mahesh, allegedly entered the residence of Kalu Singh and attacked the child with a sharp, spade-like tool. The assault was so severe that it severed the child’s neck from his torso and caused further mutilation to his body.
### Community Reacts Swiftly
The child’s mother tried desperately to save her son during the attack and sustained injuries in the process. Traumatized by the horrific event, her cries for help drew the attention of neighbors who rushed to the scene. The villagers apprehended Mahesh and severely thrashed him before the police arrived. Mahesh later died en route to the hospital.
### Investigation Underway
Dhar Superintendent of Police Mayank Awasthi confirmed Mahesh’s death and described the incident as “extremely heartbreaking.” While a post-mortem is pending to determine the exact cause of death, initial investigations suggest that Mahesh was mentally unstable.
A case has been officially registered against Mahesh, and a judicial inquiry into his death is currently underway.
### Background Information
Mahesh was a resident of Jobat Bagdi in the Alirajpur district and had been missing from his home for three to four days before the incident. According to his family, he had a history of mental instability. Furthermore, just an hour prior to the attack, Mahesh allegedly attempted to steal goods from a nearby store.
The family of Kalu Singh reported that they had never seen Mahesh before this tragic event.
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This brutal crime has left the local community in shock and has raised concerns about the safety and mental health support in the area. Authorities continue to investigate to bring clarity and justice to this devastating case.
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