Also, considering the complicated tradition of Hindu beheadings, do make clear that you are demonising and not defying Naik? How about issuing punishments that have been reserved for clear-cut villains − like a reward to chop off Naik’s nose like Shurpanakha, or burn him à la Holika. There inspiration in the Arthashastra − chopping off tongue for slander. And if you’re looking to imbibe the best of our syncretic traditions, then get an elephant to crush his skull.