Man Arrested After Attacking Two Girls with Chainsaw in Andhra School Classroom

A 21-year-old man entered a Class 10 classroom at Zilla Parishad High School in Raptadu village, Anantapur district, around 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, wielding a power saw and attacking two girls. Both students were rushed to Government General Hospital in Anantapur for emergency care; one required critical surgery and is being transferred to a Bengaluru hospital by air ambulance.

Police identified the suspect as Hemanth, also known as Dummu, a resident of Nagalur in Dharmavaram mandal, Sri Sathya Sai district, and a distant relative of one of the victims. After the assault, he fled the school but was later apprehended at Dharmavaram railway station. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the sequence of events and motive.

"I am deeply shaken and enraged by the barbaric attack on a Class 10 student inside her classroom at Raptadu ZP High School. Attackers who target our young girls inside schools have no place in our society," Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu wrote on X.

"I am personally tracking her recovery and have directed the medical team to give her the highest priority care. I have ordered the police to hunt down the monster responsible and deliver the harshest legal punishment swiftly," he added.

Education Minister Nara Lokesh expressed, "I am deeply anguished and shocked by the brutal attack on a Class 10 student inside her school in Rapthadu, Anantapur district. Such an inhuman act against a young girl in a place meant for learning and safety is utterly reprehensible. Hon'ble CM @ncbn Garu has directed the police to take swift and stringent action against the perpetrator and ensure he is brought to justice. The safety and dignity of every girl and woman are paramount. Such acts of brutality will not be tolerated."