The scars of chainsaw attack inside Andhra school lingers on
Despite swift and proactive measures by the Education Department and police in providing counselling to students of the ZPHS and the immediate arrest of the accused, several parents are still apprehensive about their wards’ safety at the school where Class 10 girl was attacked with a chainsaw on October 31, writes P Hareesh
On October 31, a terrifying incident unfolded at Zilla Parishad High School (ZPHS) in Raptadu, Anantapur district, when a 20-year-old man named Hemanth attacked his classmate, 16-year-old M. Gopika, with an electric chainsaw. The brutal attack left Gopika with severe injuries to her face and hands. The incident occurred in seconds, leaving the entire school in shock and panic.
B. Sudershan, a 16-year-old student who witnessed the attack, described the scene as both shocking and terrifying. Despite the chaos, Gopika’s friend Lakshmi demonstrated bravery by attempting to save her classmate.
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