Anantapur: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has expressed shock and anguish after a Class 10 girl student was attacked with a chainsaw inside a school in Raptadu mandal of Anantapur district on Saturday.
The incident took place at Zilla Parishad High School in Raptadu. The student sustained serious injuries and was shifted to a private hospital, where she is receiving emergency medical treatment.
Another girl student was also injured while attempting to intervene and protect her classmate. Both students are undergoing treatment, according to the information provided by officials.
CM Naidu Orders Swift Police Action
Expressing strong condemnation of the attack, Naidu spoke to officials to enquire about the injured student's condition and the medical treatment being provided.
He directed the medical team to prioritise her treatment and ensure that she receives the best possible care. The Chief Minister also said he was personally monitoring her recovery.
“I am deeply shaken and enraged by the barbaric attack on a Class 10 student inside her classroom at Raptadu ZP High School. Attackers who target our young girls inside schools have no place in our society,” Naidu said.
He instructed the police to identify and apprehend the person responsible and ensure the harshest punishment permitted under the law.
Chief Minister Speaks to Student's Family
Naidu later spoke to the injured student's mother over the phone and offered his support. He assured the family that the government would extend all possible assistance and make every effort to save the student's life.
He also contacted local MLA Paritala Sunitha to discuss the medical treatment and support being provided to the victims.
The Chief Minister further enquired about the condition of the second student injured in the incident.
Nara Lokesh Condemns Attack
TDP National Working President Nara Lokesh also condemned the incident and expressed concern over the attack inside an educational institution.
He said schools should remain safe places for children and stressed that the safety and dignity of girls and women must be protected.
Lokesh described the assault as an inhuman act and said such violence would not be tolerated.
Police Investigating Motive
Police have launched an investigation to identify and apprehend the attacker. Investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding the incident, including whether the accused was known to the student.
The motive behind the attack has not yet been established. Further details are awaited as the investigation continues.
