Chainsaw attack in Andhra School: Accused shot by police while trying to escape

02 Nov 2026, 06:14 by Abhilasha · KalingaTV

Amaravati: The 21-year-old man accused of attacking two Class 10 student with a chainsaw at Zilla Parishad High School in Rapthadu, Andhra Pradesh’s Anantapur district, was shot at by police on Sunday night while allegedly attempting to escape custody.

The accused, identified as Hemanth alias Dummu. He was arrested by a special police team in Atmakur forest area on Sunday. He sustained serious injuries in the attack.

The police had approached Hemanth after receiving a tip-off about his whereabouts. When officers attempted to take him into custody, he allegedly tried to flee carrying a knife and pelted stones at the police personnel.

Following which. several police officers reportedly sustained injuries during the attempt to apprehend him, following which the police opened fire.

This comes a day after the accused entered a classroom at Rapthadu Zilla Parishad High School in Anantapur district and attacked two girls with a running chainsaw while classes were underway.

One of the students suffered multiple life-threatening injuries, including the complete severing of her right hand, injuries to her neck and face, several fractures to her skull and ribs, and damage to blood vessels. She was shifted to a private hospital in Bengaluru for advanced treatment.

The attack took place at around 10:30 am on October 31 at the school in Raptadu village, when students were attending their lessons.

Andhra Pradesh HRD and IT Minister N Lokesh Naidu on Sunday (Nov 1) visited the family at the hospital in Bengaluru and spoke to doctors about the condition of the girl. In a post on X he said, “Visited Manipal Hospital in Bengaluru to oversee the medical care of the young girl injured in the horrific Raptadu incident. Doctors have successfully completed the necessary surgeries, and her condition is stable, though the next 48 hours remain critical. We are continuously monitoring her progress. I assured her parents that our government and I will support them in every possible way. The culprit behind this heinous attack will face the strictest punishment under the law. Praying for her speedy and complete recovery.”

Chainsaw attack in Andhra School: Accused shot by police while trying to escape

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