Andhra Pradesh School Attack Prompts Calls for Enhanced Security

A violent assault occurred at a Zilla Parishad High School in Rapthadu mandal, Anantapur district, on Saturday. An assailant, identified as Hemanth, reportedly entered a classroom and attacked a Class X student using a chainsaw.

A classmate named Lakshmi sustained serious injuries while attempting to stop the attack. Both victims are receiving medical attention following the incident.

Teacher and student unions, including the Andhra Pradesh Teachers Federation, the Students’ Federation of India, and the All India Students’ Federation, have condemned the violence. They are demanding that the government take responsibility for security lapses that allowed an unauthorized individual to enter the classroom with a weapon.

Advocates are calling for immediate improvements to school infrastructure, such as the construction of boundary walls and the mandatory appointment of watchmen. They also emphasized the need for a comprehensive review of safety arrangements across all government schools in the state.

Rayapati Sailaja, Chairperson of the Andhra Pradesh Mahila Commission, has reached out to the victim's family. She stated that the government is committed to providing support and ensuring strict action is taken against the accused.