Man Arrested After Chainsaw Attack on Andhra Schoolgirls
Police arrested a 21-year-old man accused of attacking two Class 10 girls with a chainsaw at Zilla Parishad High School in Raptadu, Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh, on October 31. One of the victims remains in critical condition and was transferred by air ambulance to Bengaluru for specialized care. Authorities reported that the suspect is the uncle of one of the girls and acted after being rejected following previous advances. The police launched an investigation and apprehended the suspect at Dharmavaram railway station after he fled the school.
The attack occurred when the man entered the classroom armed with a power saw and injured two female students. The incident caused serious injuries, prompting emergency treatment at Government General Hospital in Anantapur before the critical patient was airlifted. Local officials, including the Education Minister and Chief Minister, have issued statements condemning the attack and assuring a thorough investigation.
