Saw Attack in School: CM Naidu Assures Justice for Anantapur Student
Andhra Pradesh CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu assures strict action after a Class 10 student was brutally attacked with a saw in Anantapur.
In a shocking incident that has sent ripples of fear through the education community, a Class 10 girl student was brutally attacked inside her own classroom at a Zilla Parishad High School in Rapthadu, Anantapur district. Following the horrific event, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu personally reached out to the victim to offer support and ensure that the perpetrator faces the full force of the law.
A Call of Comfort and Courage
On Saturday, Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu spoke with the young student over the phone. The victim's mother was also present during the conversation, as the CM urged the girl to "stay brave" during this traumatic time. According to a statement from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), Naidu promised that the government stands fully by her side and that every effort will be made to ensure her protection.
The CM provided a stern assurance that the accused would be apprehended swiftly and subjected to severe punishment, emphasizing that such barbaric acts will not go unpunished.
Medical Care and Official Coordination
The Chief Minister's concern extended beyond emotional support to ensuring immediate medical intervention. Naidu spoke with the local MLA, Paritala Sunita, to review the medical assistance being provided to the victim. Furthermore, the CM directed relevant officials to ensure that another student, who was also injured during the attack, receives the best possible medical treatment.
The Horror in the Classroom
The details of the incident are harrowing. Anantapur Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Ashwin Manideep Kakumanu confirmed that the assailant allegedly entered the Zilla Parishad High School in Rapthadu and attacked the 10th-grade student brutally using a saw while she was inside her classroom.
CM Naidu Condemns the "Barbaric" Act
Expressing his outrage on social media, Chief Minister Naidu described himself as "deeply shaken and enraged" by the violence. In a post on X, he declared that individuals who target young girls—especially within the safe haven of a school—have no place in society.
"I am deeply shaken and enraged by the barbaric attack on a Class 10 student inside her classroom at Raptadu ZP High School. Attackers who target our young girls inside schools have no place in our society," Naidu posted.
The Chief Minister has issued strict directives to the police department to hunt down the accused without delay and to ensure the harshest legal penalties are applied to the culprit.