Horror in Classroom: Student Brutally Attacked with Chain-Saw in Andhra Pradesh
A 10th-grade girl was brutally attacked with an electric chain-saw in an Anantapur classroom. Read about the shocking incident and the police action.
A routine mathematics lesson turned into a scene of absolute carnage at a Zilla Parishad High School in the Raptadu mandal of Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh. A 10th-grade student, Gopika, is currently fighting for her life after being targeted in a savage Andhra Pradesh classroom attack involving an electric chain-saw.
The Moment of Terror
The incident unfolded on October 31, 2026, around 10:30 a.m. While the students were immersed in their studies, 21-year-old Hemant, a distant relative of the victim, stormed into the classroom. In a shocking breach of security, he was wielding a powered electric chain-saw.
Without hesitation, Hemant launched a brutal assault on Gopika, inflicting catastrophic injuries to her head, face, neck, and hands. The violence did not stop there; when another student, Lakshmi, bravely tried to intervene to save her classmate, the assailant attacked her as well, leaving her injured in the chaos.
Race Against Time
The severity of Gopika's injuries—which included deep lacerations and significant fractures to her skull—necessitated immediate and advanced medical intervention. To ensure she reached specialized care as quickly as possible, authorities established an emergency green corridor to transport her to Bengaluru for urgent surgery.
While Gopika remains in critical condition, Lakshmi is also receiving medical treatment for the injuries she sustained during her attempt to protect her peer.
Motive and Arrest
Following the bloodbath, Hemant fled the school premises. However, his escape was short-lived. Police acted swiftly and apprehended the suspect near the Dharmavaram railway station within a few hours of the crime.
Preliminary investigations by the police suggest a chilling motive: Hemant allegedly carried out the attack because Gopika had rejected his romantic advances.
Government Response and Outrage
The brutality of the act has sent shockwaves across the state, drawing condemnation from the highest levels of government.
- Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu: Expressed profound outrage and spoke personally with the victim's mother. He has guaranteed that the state government will bear all medical expenses and promised that the perpetrator will face the harshest possible legal penalties.
- Education Minister Nara Lokesh and Home Minister V. Anita: Both leaders condemned the incident as a barbaric act and have pledged a comprehensive investigation into the matter.
Security Breach Sparks Panic
Beyond the horror of the attack itself, the incident has raised alarming questions about school safety. Parents and local residents are voicing their anger and fear over how an outsider was able to enter a school campus and walk directly into a classroom carrying a lethal power tool without being stopped.
Authorities have registered a formal case, and a detailed investigation is currently underway to determine the lapses in security that allowed this tragedy to occur.