A 45-year-old man accused in a 2020 sacrilege case was found brutally murdered at his home in Ladpur Tooran village near Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab, on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Mewa Singh, who was recently released on bail, was allegedly hacked to death with a sharp-edged weapon by an unidentified assailant at midnight. The attack was severe, resulting in the victim being beheaded.
The assailant managed to flee the scene after carrying out the attack. Police officials were informed about the incident and immediately reached the scene to begin an investigation. A forensic team also visited the spot to collect evidence.
According to the police, Mewa Singh was an accused in the 2020 sacrilege incident that occurred at a gurdwara in Ladpur Tooran village. The police have launched a manhunt to trace the accused and are investigating the motive behind the murder. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are awaited.
