Class 10 girl allegedly attacked with saw inside school classroom in Andhra Pradesh

A Class 10 student was allegedly brutally attacked with a saw inside her classroom at a Zilla Parishad High School in Rapthadu, Anantapur district, police said on Saturday.

Anantapur Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Ashwin Manideep Kakumanu confirmed the incident, stating that the accused allegedly attacked the girl inside the school premises.

"The incident of an attack on a Class 10 girl student at a Zilla Parishad High School in Rapthadu, Anantapur district, has been reported. The accused allegedly attacked the student brutally with a saw inside the school classroom," the DSP said.

Another girl was also injured while attempting to intervene, according to reports.

The attack took place at around 10.30 am when a 21-year-old man allegedly entered the classroom carrying a power saw and assaulted the students.

Both girls were rushed to the Government General Hospital in Anantapur for emergency treatment.

Preliminary information identifies the accused as Hemanth, alias Dummu, a resident of Dharmavaram. He allegedly fled the school after the attack, prompting police to launch a search operation.

The incident triggered panic among students and teachers, with police launching an investigation to establish the sequence of events and determine the motive behind the attack.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu condemned the attack and directed officials to ensure the injured students receive the best possible medical care. He also ordered the police to apprehend the accused and take stringent legal action.

“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. I am personally tracking her recovery and have directed the medical team to give her the highest priority care. I have ordered the police to hunt down the monster responsible and deliver the harshest legal punishment swiftly,” said Andhra Pradesh CM in a X post.

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. I am personally tracking her recovery and have directed the medical team to give her the highest priority care. I have ordered the police to hunt down the monster responsible and deliver the harshest legal punishment swiftly.

— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) October 31, 2026

Andhra Pradesh education minister Nara Lokesh, also condemned the incident in a X post, he said, “I am deeply anguished and shocked by the brutal attack on a Class 10 student inside her school in Rapthadu, Anantapur district. Such an inhuman act against a young girl in a place meant for learning and safety is utterly reprehensible. Hon'ble CM @ncbn Garu has directed the police to take swift and stringent action against the perpetrator and ensure he is brought to justice. The safety and dignity of every girl and woman are paramount. Such acts of brutality will not be tolerated.”

State Chief Minister also spoke over the phone with the Class 10 student who was attacked.

The Chief Minister urged the student to remain brave and assured her that the accused would be apprehended and severely punished. He also assured her that the government would make every effort to ensure her safety and stand firmly by her side.

Naidu further spoke with local MLA Paritala Sunitha about the medical assistance being provided to the student. He directed the concerned officials to ensure that the other student injured in the attack also receives the best possible medical treatment, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said.

(with agencies input)