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Crime
Teen Attacked with Chainsaw at Andhra School, Police Identify Hemanth as Suspect
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 11:50 PM
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A 15‑year‑old girl was slashed with a chainsaw by a man identified as Hemanth during a class at her Andhra school on Saturday, police said.
A 15‑year‑old student was violently attacked with a chainsaw while attending a regular class at her school in Andhra Pradesh on Saturday morning. The assault took place in the presence of other pupils, who witnessed the incident as it unfolded.
Police investigations have identified the assailant as a man named Hemanth. According to officials, Hemanth approached the classroom and used the chainsaw to inflict serious injuries on the teenager before being subdued by staff and other students.
School authorities immediately called emergency services and the victim was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. The police have taken Hemanth into custody and are conducting a detailed inquiry into the motive and any prior threats.
The incident has sparked concerns about safety protocols in educational institutions across the state, prompting the district education office to review security measures and advise schools to enhance vigilance.
Police investigations have identified the assailant as a man named Hemanth. According to officials, Hemanth approached the classroom and used the chainsaw to inflict serious injuries on the teenager before being subdued by staff and other students.
School authorities immediately called emergency services and the victim was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. The police have taken Hemanth into custody and are conducting a detailed inquiry into the motive and any prior threats.
The incident has sparked concerns about safety protocols in educational institutions across the state, prompting the district education office to review security measures and advise schools to enhance vigilance.