Boy, 5, Allegedly Beheaded by Stranger at Home in Front of His Mother

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A 5-year-old boy was allegedly beheaded by a home invader while the victim’s mother watched in horror

Surrounding neighbors rushed to the scene and allegedly began beating the attacker after

The intruder allegedly had no relation to the boy or his family

A 5-year-old boy was allegedly attacked by a stranger and beheaded in front of his mother in their home.

The alleged incident took place in Madhya Pradesh, a state in central India, on Friday, Sept. 26, according to local authorities, per NDTV , Kaumadi Online and News.com Australia .

A 25-year-old man named Mahesh allegedly broke into the family’s house, picked up a sharp shovel that he found inside the home and then used the tool to attack the boy — who has been identified as Vikas.

The attacker allegedly severe