A Class 10 student died after a 21-year-old man allegedly attacked her with a chainsaw inside a government school classroom, triggering panic among students and teachers. The incident took place at Zilla Parishad High School in Raptadu mandal while a lesson was underway on Saturday morning. Another girl was also injured while attempting to intervene during the assault. The attack has raised serious concerns about the safety of students inside educational institutions.

The victim, identified in reports as Gopika, suffered severe injuries during the attack. Another student, identified as Lakshmi, was injured when she tried to stop the assailant. Both girls were initially rushed to the Government General Hospital in Anantapur for emergency treatment. The attack reportedly took place around 10.30 am, with several students and a teacher present inside the classroom when the accused entered carrying the power saw.

The accused has been identified as Hemanth, alias Dummu, a 21-year-old man reportedly from Dharmavaram town. According to preliminary reports, he entered the school during class hours and allegedly targeted the Class 10 student before fleeing the premises. Initial accounts also indicated that repair work was underway at the school, raising questions about how the man managed to enter the premises carrying a dangerous machine. Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack.

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The incident prompted Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu to express shock and condemn the assault. He directed officials to ensure the best possible medical treatment for the injured students and instructed police to take swift action against the accused. Naidu also said he was personally monitoring the situation and called for stringent legal action against the perpetrator.

Education Minister Nara Lokesh also expressed anguish over the attack, stressing that the safety and dignity of girls and women must be protected. He said the Chief Minister had instructed police officials to act swiftly and ensure that the accused was brought to justice. Meanwhile, police are examining the circumstances that allowed the attacker to enter the classroom and are investigating the motive behind the assault.

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