Class 10 Girl Attacked With Chainsaw at Andhra School; Accused on Run
· India · Hindustan Times, NDTV, India Today
A 15-year-old Class 10 student was critically injured when a man entered her classroom at Zilla Parishad High School in Rapthadu, Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh, and attacked her with a chainsaw on Saturday morning. Another girl who tried to intervene was also hurt before the attacker fled the scene. Police have registered an attempt-to-murder case and launched a search operation, but the accused's identity and age remain unknown. The victim underwent surgery at Anantapur government general hospital and her condition has not been disclosed. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu condemned the assault, spoke to the victim's mother, and directed officials to ensure the best medical care and swift arrest of the culprit. The incident triggered panic among students and staff at the school.
Why it matters
A violent intrusion inside a school classroom targeting a minor has shaken public confidence in student safety in Andhra Pradesh and prompted the chief minister to demand the harshest legal action.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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