
Monu Manesar, accused in the 2023 murder of Junaid and Nasir whose charred bodies were found in Haryana's Bhiwani district, was released on bail by the Rajasthan High Court in early March 2026 after nearly two-and-a-half years in custody. Following his release from Bharatpur jail, he returned to his native village in Gurugram amid heavy security and support from locals. The case involves allegations of conspiracy and suspicion of cow smuggling, with investigations including arrests of other suspects and forensic confirmations linking the victims to the crime scene.
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