Andhra School Chainsaw Attack: Accused Shot in Police Encounter

A 21-year-old man accused of attacking a Class 10 student with a chainsaw inside a government school in Andhra Pradesh’s Anantapur district was shot by police on Sunday night after allegedly attempting to escape custody. The suspect, identified as Hemanth alias Dummu, was critically injured during the police operation, according to media reports quoting officials.

The incident has raised serious concerns about student safety in schools after a girl was critically injured in the attack at Zilla Parishad High School in Raptadu mandal on Friday. Another student also sustained injuries while attempting to intervene.

Police said the accused was arrested following a search operation in the district. During the operation, he allegedly resisted arrest, attacked police personnel and attempted to flee. Officers reportedly opened fire in self-defence, injuring him.

Accused Hemanth Shot During Police Operation

The accused, Hemanth, was reportedly located in the Atmakur forest area of Anantapur district on Sunday evening after police received information about his whereabouts. A special police team launched an operation to apprehend him, according to a report by the Hindustan Times quoting a police official.

During the operation, the suspect allegedly resisted arrest and pelted stones at police personnel. Reports also stated that he attempted to attack officers with a knife before trying to escape.

Police reportedly fired six rounds in response, critically injuring the accused. The firing was described in media reports as an act of self-defence after the suspect allegedly threatened officers and attempted to flee.

The circumstances surrounding the encounter and the sequence of events are subject to official investigation. Further details about the accused’s medical condition and the subsequent police action were not provided in the supplied report.

Class 10 Student Attacked With Chainsaw Inside Classroom

The incident took place on Friday at Zilla Parishad High School in Raptadu mandal headquarters in Anantapur district. A man allegedly entered the school and attacked a Class 10 student with a chainsaw inside a classroom, leaving her critically injured.

Another student sustained injuries while attempting to intervene and stop the attack. The incident caused alarm among students and school staff, who alerted the police and arranged emergency medical assistance for the injured students.

The critically injured girl was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. The severity of her injuries prompted concern among her family, school authorities and local residents.

The attack inside a classroom has also raised questions about security arrangements at government schools and the measures needed to protect students from violence on school premises.

Police Launch Search Operation to Trace the Accused

After the attack, the accused allegedly fled from the school, prompting police to begin a search operation. Officers gathered information about his movements and launched efforts to locate him.

According to the reports, a special police team eventually tracked Hemanth to the Atmakur forest area on Sunday evening. Police personnel moved in to arrest him, but the suspect allegedly resisted and attempted to escape.

The encounter occurred during this operation. Reports said officers fired six rounds after the accused allegedly attacked them with a knife and tried to flee. He sustained critical injuries and was taken for medical attention.

The police operation followed two days of efforts to trace the suspect after the attack at the school. The investigation is expected to examine the circumstances of the assault, the accused’s movements and the events leading to the police firing.

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu Orders Strict Action

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed shock and anger over the attack on the schoolgirl. He directed officials to ensure that she receives the best possible medical treatment and instructed authorities to conduct a swift investigation.

Naidu also called for stringent legal action against the accused, stressing that attacks targeting young girls inside educational institutions would not be tolerated.

In a post on X, the Chief Minister said:

“I am deeply shaken and enraged by the barbaric attack on a Class 10 student inside her classroom at Raptadu ZP High School. Attackers who target our young girls inside schools have no place in our society. I am personally tracking her recovery and have directed the medical team to give her the highest priority care.”

The Chief Minister’s statement underlined the state government’s focus on the student’s recovery and the investigation into the incident.

School Safety Concerns After Chainsaw Attack

The attack has brought renewed attention to student safety and security at government schools. Educational institutions are expected to provide a safe environment where children can attend classes without fear of violence.

An attack involving a chainsaw inside a classroom has raised questions about how the accused was able to reach the student and whether additional security measures are needed at the school.

The injuries suffered by the second student while attempting to intervene have also highlighted the risks faced by children during violent incidents on school premises.

Authorities will need to establish the full sequence of events, examine the circumstances surrounding the attack and determine whether any security gaps contributed to the incident.

Investigation Continues Into Attack and Police Encounter

The case now involves two major aspects: the alleged chainsaw attack on the Class 10 student and the subsequent Police Encounter during the operation to arrest the accused.

Investigators will examine the evidence connected to the school attack, including the accused’s alleged actions and the injuries sustained by both students. The circumstances of the police firing, including the reported use of a knife and the alleged attempt to escape, will also require examination.

Meanwhile, the immediate priority remains the recovery of the critically injured schoolgirl. The incident has prompted calls for stronger protection for students and effective security arrangements at educational institutions across the state.

As the investigation proceeds, further official details are expected to clarify the motive behind the attack, the sequence of events during the arrest operation and the legal action that will follow.