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A Class 10 student from Zilla Parishad High School in Raptadu, Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh, is in stable condition after being attacked with a chainsaw in her classroom on October 31, 2026. She was transferred to Manipal Hospital in Bengaluru following initial treatment at Anantapur Government General Hospital and has undergone orthopaedic and plastic surgeries. Doctors have controlled the bleeding and stabilised her condition with blood transfusions and supportive care, according to Education Minister Nara Lokesh.
The accused, identified as Hemanth alias Dummu, a distant relative of the victim, was arrested at Dharmavaram railway station. Police say he had been harassing the girl after she rejected his proposal. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu condemned the attack, directed swift action against the accused, and assured the victim's family of full government support. Another student was injured while trying to intervene and is recovering in Anantapur.
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