A man has been brutally killed by a mob that mutilated his genitals and paraded his body through the streets after accusing him of raping a disabled woman. The 47-year-old man, known as Ali, was tracked down by furious locals for allegedly sexually assaulting the woman in Gowa, Indonesia, on November 30.

The victim, identified only as T, was discovered severely beaten and traumatised, sparking fury within the community. Ali sought refuge at a relative’s home before fleeing into a nearby forest to evade the wrath of the villagers, local media reported. However, he was apprehended on December 3 when he ventured out of the woods in search of food.

Bystanders instantly recognised the suspect, reportedly infamous for regularly terrorising the area with thefts, and proceeded to lynch him using sticks, stones, and machetes.

Horrifying footage depicts the mob savagely beating Ali, whose hands and feet were bound with rope, while hundreds marched through villages with their smartphones held high.

It is reported that the vigilantes gruesomely “chopped up” his genitals before parading his lifeless body past houses. A convoy of motorcycles was seen dragging his body along a road as residents cheered.

Senior Adjunct Commissioner Muhammad Aldy Sulaeman, Chief of Gowa Police, confirmed that officers rushed to Rappolemba Village to control the mob.

He said: “We can confirm that several videos have circulated regarding an alleged assault against an individual. In relation to this incident, we have liaised with the Tompobulu Police. Based on the reports we received, the situation at the location is now under control.

“We don’t want to underestimate the situation, and we are making checks and increasing security measures to keep the situation under control.

“The initial information we received indicates that the person concerned was suspected of rape. However, we will continue to investigate this matter to determine the exact chronology of events.

“The personnel involved include the Gowa Police’s medical team for the post-mortem examination, the Samapta Unit, the Criminal Investigation Unit, the Intelligence Unit, and the Community Policing Unit, accompanied by the local police chief. We have also coordinated with the South Sulawesi Regional Police Department.”

Locals also accused Ali of being a thief who had previously served prison time and was just recently released.

Villager Enal said: “Residents had been looking for Ali after committing this heinous act against a disabled woman. He hid in one of his relatives’ homes, then moved to a forest area in Rappolemba village.

“When he was caught on the border of Rappoala and Rappolemba villages, his penis was cut off and chopped up. Ali is indeed a disturbing person. He had also been in prison and is a frequent thief. He even recently stole a laptop from his neighbour’s house. He will not be missed by anyone.”