Man attacks two schoolgirls with chainsaw in Andhra Pradesh classroom
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has promised stringent action after a man allegedly attacked two students at a school in Anantapur.
A man entered a classroom with a chainsaw and attacked two schoolgirls in Anantapur district on Saturday, according to The Tribune.
The incident occurred at Raptadu Zilla Parishad High School. Anantapur Rural sub-divisional police officer K Ashwin Manideep stated that the assailant is believed to be a relative of one of the students.
Both students sustained injuries, though one of the girls is reported to be in a stable condition. The victim is currently in a hospital with her parents, Manideep said.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said he was enraged by the attack on a Class 10 student. He stated on X that he is personally monitoring the girl's recovery and has instructed medical teams to provide her with priority care.
Naidu also ordered the police to find the individual responsible and ensure they receive the harshest legal punishment. Police teams have been sent to locate the attacker, who remains at large.