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Andhra Pradesh: Class 10 girl attacked with saw inside classroom at Zilla Parishad School in Anantapur

Police say the suspect was nabbed as both girls remained in critical condition after the classroom attack.

  • On Friday, a 15-year-old student was seriously injured after a man attacked her with a mechanised chainsaw inside a classroom at Zilla Parishad High School in Raptadu, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh.
  • The assailant entered the school during repairs, with staff mistaking him for a worker; another girl who tried to intervene was also seriously injured.
  • Police have apprehended the suspect, whom preliminary inquiries reveal is a relative of the victim, while both victims are battling for their lives at a private hospital.
  • Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and State Minister Lokesh Nara expressed outrage, ordering swift legal action, while Home Minister V Anitha is monitoring the ongoing police investigation.
  • Family members and parents questioned security protocols regarding how an intruder carrying a chainsaw reached the classroom, and Andhra Pradesh State President PVN Madhav emphasized prioritizing student safety.
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A 10th-grade student was fatally attacked with a wood-cutting saw inside her school premises in Raptadu, Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh. It is alleged that a man entered the school premises during school hours and attempted to slit her throat. She suffered serious injuries to her face and head.

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A Class 10 girl was brutally attacked with an electric saw inside her classroom in Raptadu, Anantapur. CM Chandrababu Naidu ordered strict action.

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Times of India broke the news in India on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
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