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The accused in the Anantapur chainsaw attack, Hemanth, has lost his right leg following an amputation due to complications from police firing. The 15-year-old victim, Gopika, has been taken off ventilator support and is showing signs of improvement. Hemanth sustained multiple bullet injuries to his legs during his arrest, leading to the amputation of his right leg. Gopika, who suffered severe injuries to her head, face, and back, is now stable and able to speak one word at a time. Both individuals are under medical care, with Gopika receiving treatment at Manipal Hospital in Bengaluru and Hemanth at Government General Hospital in Anantapur.
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