Andhra man, who attacked schoolgirl with chainsaw, shot at while trying to escape police custody
· India · Hindustan Times, NDTV, India Today
A 21-year-old man accused of attacking a schoolgirl with a chainsaw was shot by police while trying to escape custody in Anantapur district. He had been arrested by a special police team in Atmakur forest area on Sunday evening and was being taken to Rapthadu for a crime scene reconstruction. Police opened fire after he hurled stones at officers, injuring several personnel, and he was taken to a hospital in serious condition. The victim, a 15-year-old Class 10 student, remains critical in Bengaluru while the accused faces attempted escape charges.
Why it matters
The victim's critical condition and the accused's serious injuries highlight the severe consequences of violent crimes and police encounters in rural Andhra Pradesh.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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