Andhra school horror: Class 10 girl critically injured in classroom chainsaw attack, cuts her throat
New Delhi: A Class 10 girl was left critically injured after a man walked into her classroom and attacked her with a saw at a government school in Andhra Pradesh’s Anantapur district. The shocking incident took place during regular school hours at Zilla Parishad High School in Raptadu, triggering widespread panic among teachers and pupils.
According to reports by India Today, the assailant entered the school premises armed with a chainsaw and struck the girl, causing severe injuries to her face and head. Another student who was present in the classroom also suffered injuries during the assault. School authorities and local locals rushed the critically injured girl to the Government General Hospital in Anantapur, where she is currently receiving intensive medical treatment. Fortunately, no casualties have occurred.
Local police registered a case immediately after the incident was reported and launched a manhunt. Within a few hours of the crime, the police traced and arrested the accused attacker. Further investigation is currently underway to ascertain the motive behind the assault.
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu assures strict action and medical support
The brutal attack drew sharp reactions from the Andhra Pradesh government. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed deep shock over the matter and confirmed he is personally monitoring the student’s medical treatment. Naidu directed hospital authorities to accord her case top priority and deploy the best medical care available.
The Chief Minister also telephoned the victim’s mother to offer reassurance, stating that the state government would stand firmly with the family during this crisis. He urged her to remain strong and promised that the perpetrator would face the harshest legal punishment. Naidu further contacted local MLA Paritala Sunitha to review the medical arrangements and directed officials to ensure proper care for the second injured student as well.
Political leaders condemn schoolroom violence
Taking to social media platform X, CM Naidu voiced his outrage, stating, “I am personally tracking her recovery and have directed the medical team to give her the highest priority care. I have ordered the police to hunt down the monster responsible and deliver the harshest legal punishment swiftly.”
Minister Nara Lokesh also condemned the assault, describing it as an inhuman crime inside an institution meant to offer safety and learning. On X, Lokesh stressed that Chief Minister Naidu had directed the police to initiate swift legal action, adding, “The safety and dignity of every girl and woman are paramount. Such acts of brutality will not be tolerated.” Police officials said further details will be shared once the formal inquiry is completed.