A lesson was underway at a government school in Raptadu mandal of Andhra Pradesh’s Anantapur district on Saturday morning when a 21-year-old man allegedly walked into a Class 10 classroom carrying a power saw and attacked two girls, leaving both injured, one of them critically.
The attack caused panic among students and staff. Police have started an investigation to establish the sequence of events, trace the accused and understand the circumstances that led to the attack. The motive is also being investigated.
It happened inside the classroom, with a teacher present and lessons under way. Preliminary police information named the accused as Hemanth alias Dummu. After the assault, he allegedly fled the school. He has since been arrested at Dharmavaram railway station. Attackers who target our young girls inside schools have no place in our society. Such an inhuman act against a young girl in a place meant for learning and safety is utterly reprehensible. Hon’ble CM @ncbn Garu has directed the police to take swift and stringent action against the perpetrator and ensure he is brought to justice. The safety and dignity of every girl and woman are paramount. Such acts of brutality will not be tolerated.”
The attack took place at about 10.30 am at the Zilla Parishad High School in Raptadu village, according to preliminary information. READ | On CCTV, Boy, 8, Thrashes Girl, 6, With Stones, Flower Pot In Haryana School Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu posted on X, “I am deeply shaken and enraged by the barbaric attack on a Class 10 student inside her classroom at Raptadu ZP High School. Education Minister Nara Lokesh wrote on X, “I am deeply anguished and shocked by the brutal attack on a Class 10 student inside her school in Rapthadu, Anantapur district.
