Andhra Pradesh student in critical condition after school chainsaw attack
Minister Nara Lokesh visited a Bengaluru hospital to review the treatment of a Class 10 student injured in an Anantapur school attack.
A Class 10 student is in critical condition after being attacked with a chainsaw at her school in Anantapur district on Saturday morning, according to India Today.
The student suffered severe injuries to her head, face, and neck, and lost her right hand during the attack. Another student was also injured while attempting to protect her.
Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh visited Manipal Hospital in Bengaluru on Sunday to review the girl's treatment. He stated that the next 48 hours are crucial for her recovery.
The victim was initially stabilised at Anantapur Government General Hospital before being shifted to Bengaluru via a green corridor. Doctors at Manipal Hospital performed a surgery lasting nearly 12 hours.
Lokesh said the state government would provide full support for the student's treatment and rehabilitation. He also stated that the government would take steps to prevent similar incidents from recurring.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan have condemned the attack. Meanwhile, the YSR Congress Party has demanded the resignation of Lokesh as Education Minister.