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.

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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.

Police have launched a manhunt to trace the accused and are investigating the motive behind the murder.

According to the police, Mewa Singh was an accused in the 2020 sacrilege incident that occurred at a gurdwara in Ladpur Tooran village.