Uttar Pradesh: Man’s Hands Chopped Off in Brutal Axe Attack in Mahoba, Suspect Held
A man sustained severe life-threatening injuries following an axe attack near a fuel station in Uttar Pradesh's Mahoba district on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. According to local law enforcement, the victim’s hands were severed at the wrists during the assault, and he suffered multiple severe wounds to his head and leg.
A man suffered grievous injuries after both his hands were allegedly chopped off in a brutal axe attack near a petrol pump in Uttar Pradesh's Mahoba district. Police have taken the accused into custody and launched an investigation to determine the motive behind the assault, which also left the victim with serious injuries to his head and leg. According to police, the incident occurred on Tuesday near a petrol pump in Mahoba district. The accused allegedly attacked the victim with an axe, severing both of his hands at the wrists, as reported by TOI.
The victim also sustained deep injuries to his head and one of his legs during the assault. He was rushed to a hospital for emergency treatment, where doctors are attending to his injuries. Uttar Pradesh Shocker: Woman Abducted, Tied to Tree After Rejecting Marriage Proposal in Hardoi.
Accused Taken Into Custody
Police said the suspect was apprehended shortly after the attack. Officers have begun questioning the accused as part of the investigation. Authorities have not yet disclosed the motive behind the incident and said all possible angles are being examined. A case has been registered, and further legal action will be taken based on the findings of the investigation.
Investigation Underway
Investigators are collecting evidence from the scene and recording statements from witnesses to reconstruct the sequence of events. Forensic examination and other investigative procedures are also being carried out. Police have urged the public not to speculate about the motive until the investigation is complete. Uttar Pradesh Shocker: School Teacher Accused of Raping Minor Student in Fatehpur; Victim Attempts Suicide.
Victim Undergoing Treatment
The injured man remains under medical care. Officials have not yet released detailed information about his condition, but confirmed that he suffered severe injuries requiring immediate treatment. Doctors are monitoring his health while police continue their probe into the circumstances surrounding the attack.
Mahoba district, located in Uttar Pradesh's Bundelkhand region, has witnessed isolated incidents of violent assaults in the past, often linked to personal disputes. However, police have not indicated whether this attack was connected to any previous conflict, and have said the motive will become clearer as the investigation progresses.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 15, 2026 11:45 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
