Anantapur School Attack: Victim Stable as Bleeding Controlled, Says Nara Lokesh
Andhra Minister Nara Lokesh provides a health update on the Class 10 girl brutally attacked with a saw in Anantapur.
In a heart-wrenching incident that has shocked the state, a Class 10 girl student was brutally attacked with a saw inside her classroom at a Zilla Parishad High School in Rapthadu, Anantapur district. Following the horrific assault, Andhra Pradesh Education Minister Nara Lokesh has shared a critical health update regarding the Anantapur school attack victim, stating that her condition is now stable.
Medical Update and Ongoing Treatment
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Minister Nara Lokesh revealed that he has been maintaining constant communication with the medical team at Manipal Hospital in Bengaluru to monitor the young girl's recovery. He expressed relief that the doctors have successfully managed to control the bleeding, which was a primary concern following the attack.
The recovery process for the student is expected to be intensive. According to the Minister, the girl is currently undergoing orthopaedic surgery. Once this is complete, she will undergo plastic surgery to address the severe injuries sustained to her face and other parts of her body.
"My heartfelt gratitude to the doctors and medical staff who are doing everything possible to help her recover. She has already endured so much, and I sincerely pray that she makes a full and speedy recovery," Nara Lokesh wrote.
The Brutal Classroom Assault
The incident took place within the confines of a government school, where the student was allegedly targeted in a savage manner. Anantapur Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Ashwin Manideep Kakumanu confirmed the details of the crime, stating that the accused allegedly attacked the student brutally using a saw right inside her classroom.
Government Response and Action
The brutality of the attack drew an immediate reaction from the highest levels of the state government. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu strongly condemned the act, describing it as a "madman attack."
Chief Minister's Assurance
In a personal gesture of support, Chief Minister Naidu spoke with the victim over the phone in the presence of her mother. During the conversation, the CM urged the girl to stay brave and gave her a firm assurance that the government stands fully by her side.
The Chief Minister has issued strict directives to the police department to:
- Swiftly track down and apprehend the accused.
- Ensure that the perpetrator faces the harshest possible legal punishment.
Further Assistance
Beyond the primary victim, the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) noted that another student was also injured during the attack. CM Naidu has directed concerned officials to ensure that this student also receives the best possible medical treatment. Additionally, the CM has been in coordination with local MLA Paritala Sunita to oversee the medical assistance being provided to the affected students.