Class 10 student critical after chainsaw attack inside Andhra school

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Andhra Pradesh: A Class 10 student was critically injured after a man allegedly attacked her with a chainsaw inside a government school in Andhra Pradesh’s Anantapur district.

The incident took place at Zilla Parishad High School in Raptadu on Saturday morning, October 31, triggering panic among students and teachers.

According to reports, the accused entered the classroom at around 10:30 am while a lesson was underway and allegedly attacked the 15-year-old student with a power saw.

Another girl student also sustained serious injuries while attempting to intervene and save her classmate. Both victims were initially rushed to the Government General Hospital in Anantapur for emergency treatment.

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The accused has been identified in reports as Hemanth, also known as Dummu, a 21-year-old resident of Dharmavaram. He allegedly fled after the attack. Police launched a search operation, and reports later indicated that he had been apprehended.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu expressed shock over the incident and directed officials to ensure the best possible medical treatment for the injured student. He also instructed the police to take swift action against the accused and ensure strict legal punishment.

The incident has raised serious concerns about security inside educational institutions. Parents and family members have questioned how a person carrying a power saw was able to enter the school premises and reach a classroom.

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the attack and the motive behind it.

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