Student Attacked with Chainsaw in Anantapur Classroom; Suspect Arrested
TL;DR
- A tenth-grade student was critically injured after being attacked with a chainsaw inside her classroom.
- The suspect, identified as a close relative of the victim, was arrested at a railway station.
- A second student sustained minor leg injuries during the incident.
- The primary victim has been transferred to a hospital in Bengaluru for advanced medical care.
The attack occurred on Saturday morning at a Zilla Parishad High School in Raptadu while a mathematics lesson was in progress. A man identified as Hemanth entered the classroom and targeted the student before fleeing the scene, leaving the chainsaw behind.
Approximately 31 students were present when the assault took place. The injured student was initially taken to a government hospital in Anantapur before being moved to a private facility in Bengaluru for specialized treatment.
Police apprehended the suspect at the Dharmavaram railway station shortly after the event. Authorities have registered a case involving attempted murder and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, though the motive for the attack remains under investigation.
State officials have reached out to the victim's family to offer support and have ordered a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the breach of school security.
Why It Matters
The incident has drawn attention from high-level government officials, including the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister, highlighting concerns regarding school safety and security protocols in educational institutions.
Oct 31, 2026 · Updated 10/31/2026, 3:00:54 PM · Reported with: The Hindu National
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