Investigation Underway Following Chainsaw Attack on Students in Andhra Pradesh
A man accused of attacking two Class 10 girls with a chainsaw at a school in Andhra Pradesh is reportedly the uncle of one of the victims. The police are actively searching for the suspect, who is believed to have acted out of rejection after previous advances.
A chainsaw attack on two Class 10 girls at a government school in Raptadu village, Andhra Pradesh, has left one girl in critical condition. The suspect, identified as Hemanth alias Dummu, is reportedly the uncle of one of the victims and is currently at large. Preliminary investigations suggest that the attack stemmed from the rejection of his advances towards the girl.
The incident occurred on Saturday morning around 10:30 am while classes were in session. According to a teacher present during the attack, staff initially mistook the sound of the chainsaw for construction work being done at the school. "Before we could realize what was happening, the incident with the boy took place," the teacher recounted, noting that panic ensued as students fled in different directions.
Both injured girls were taken to the Government General Hospital in Anantapur, with one requiring critical surgery and arrangements being made for her transfer to a hospital in Bengaluru.
In response to the incident, Education Minister Nara Lokesh announced that 20 mental health counsellors are visiting the homes of affected students to provide emotional support and help them cope with the trauma. He emphasized the priority of ensuring that every child feels safe and supported following the attack.