Rapthadu Attack Survivor: Surgeries Successful, Child Shifted to PICU
Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh confirms successful surgeries for the girl brutally attacked in Rapthadu. She is now in PICU for monitoring.
In a significant update regarding the harrowing incident in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh has announced that the Rapthadu attack survivor has successfully undergone critical medical procedures. The young girl, who was the victim of a brutal assault, has now been moved to the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Manipal Hospital in Bengaluru for continuous monitoring.
Successful Surgeries and Medical Care
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Nara Lokesh shared that doctors at Manipal Hospital have confirmed the success of both the plastic and orthopaedic surgeries performed on the child. The Minister expressed his deep gratitude to the medical team for their tireless efforts in saving the young girl's life.
Minister Lokesh emphasized that the state government remains firmly committed to supporting the victim's family. He assured them that the child would receive the highest quality medical care and all necessary assistance throughout her journey toward recovery. To personally oversee the progress, the Minister stated he would be visiting the hospital to consult with the attending physicians.
The Horror Inside the Classroom
The incident, which has sent shockwaves through the region, took place at a Zilla Parishad High School in Rapthadu, located in the Anantapur district. The victim, a Class 10 student, was allegedly targeted in a brutal attack inside her own classroom.
According to Anantapur Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Ashwin Manideep Kakumanu, the assailant allegedly used a saw to attack the student, leaving her with severe injuries that necessitated the complex surgeries she recently underwent.
Government Response and Action
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has strongly condemned the assault, describing it as a "madman attack." In a move to provide emotional support, the Chief Minister spoke with the young student over the phone in the presence of her mother, urging her to "stay brave."
The Chief Minister has issued strict directives to the police force to:
- Swiftly track down and apprehend the accused.
- Ensure that the perpetrator faces the harshest possible legal punishment.
- Provide full protection and support to the victim.
Furthermore, the Chief Minister coordinated with local MLA Paritala Sunita to ensure the medical assistance being provided was adequate. The government has also directed officials to ensure that another student, who was also injured during the chaotic attack, receives proper medical treatment.