Anantapur: A violent incident inside a government school in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur district has left students and teachers shaken. A Class 10 girl was critically injured after a man allegedly entered her classroom carrying a power chainsaw and attacked her. Another student sustained injuries while trying to protect her.
The incident took place at Zilla Board High School in Raptadu mandal. The girl suffered serious injuries to her head, neck and back. Both injured students were taken to a nearby hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Accused Suspected to Be Victim's Relative
Preliminary information suggests that the accused may be a distant relative of the girl and had allegedly been harassing her. However, police have not officially confirmed the suspect's identity or the motive behind the attack. After the incident, the attacker reportedly escaped from the school premises. Police have launched efforts to trace and apprehend him.
Teacher and Students Witness Terrifying Scene
A teacher present in the classroom described the incident as deeply shocking. She said the man suddenly entered the room and attacked the student, triggering panic among the children. Students reportedly ran for safety, while the teacher was left stunned by the sudden violence. Videos showing frightened students crying after the incident have also circulated on social media.
Chandrababu Naidu Directs Officials to Act
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu expressed concern over the attack and contacted district officials and medical authorities to ensure proper treatment for both injured students. He also directed the police to identify and arrest the accused at the earliest and take strict legal action. The incident has once again brought the safety of students and security arrangements inside educational institutions into focus.