Andhra School Chainsaw Attack: One Critical, Accused Arrested, CM Orders Action

Police officials said a male assailant entered a school premises in Andhra Pradesh and brandished a chainsaw, injuring several students before being subdued. The attack was captured on video and quickly circulated on social media, prompting immediate police response.
One of the victims, a student, was rushed to a nearby hospital where doctors placed him in critical condition. The remaining injured were treated for minor cuts and bruises.
Within hours, law enforcement detained the suspect, who is now in custody pending further investigation. The chief minister, Chandrababu Naidu, addressed the media, condemning the act and announcing that the state will pursue "strict and swift" legal action against the perpetrator and any accomplices.
The administration also pledged to review security protocols in schools across the state to prevent similar incidents in the future.