Anantapur: Class 10 girl stable after chainsaw attack in classroom
Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh said the student is receiving treatment at a Bengaluru hospital after being attacked with a saw.
A Class 10 student who was allegedly attacked with an electric chainsaw in her classroom at a Zilla Parishad High School in Raptadu, Anantapur, is in stable condition, according to The Hindu and ANI.
Andhra Pradesh Education Minister Nara Lokesh said on Sunday that the girl is receiving care at Manipal Hospital in Bengaluru. He stated that medical teams used blood transfusions and supportive treatment to stabilise her and control major bleeding.
Lokesh noted that the student is receiving orthopaedic surgery and will later require plastic surgery for facial and other injuries. He said he is in contact with the medical team and remains hopeful for her recovery.
Anantapur Deputy Superintendent of Police Ashwin Manideep Kakumanu confirmed the incident, stating the accused allegedly attacked the student with a saw inside the school.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu condemned the attack on Saturday and instructed police to ensure the accused faces harsh punishment. The Chief Minister spoke with the student and her mother via telephone to offer support.
Naidu also spoke with local MLA Paritala Sunita regarding medical assistance and directed officials to provide better treatment for another student injured during the attack, according to the Chief Minister's Office.