India
Chainsaw Attack on 15‑Year‑Old Schoolgirl in Andhra Pradesh Leaves Two Students Injured
A 15‑year‑old girl in Class 10 at Zilla Parishad High School in Rapthadu mandal, Anantapur district, was seriously injured when a man allegedly used a chainsaw to attack her in her classroom on Saturday morning. Police say the attacker entered the room before classes began, struck the girl on the face, neck and back, and fled after the incident was witnessed by other students. Another student who tried to intervene was also injured. The victim was taken to Anantapur Government General Hospital, where surgeons performed emergency surgery; her condition has not yet been disclosed. Rapthadu MLA Paritala Sunitha visited the hospital to check on the girl’s status. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu expressed deep anguish, directed the medical team to give the victim priority care, and urged swift arrest and severe punishment of the accused. He also spoke to the victim’s mother, offering support. State Home Minister V. Anitha and Education Minister N. Lokesh condemned the attack, called for immediate apprehension of the perpetrator, and promised stringent action. The second student’s condition is reported as stable. The police have registered an attempt‑to‑murder and are conducting a search operation to locate the accused.
Frequently asked questions
Where did the chainsaw attack occur?
In the classroom of Zilla Parishad High School in Rapthadu mandal, Anantapur district.
Who was injured in the attack?
The 15‑year‑old class‑10 student was seriously injured, and another student who tried to intervene was also wounded.