Andhra Chainsaw Attack: Accused Hemanth Shot by Police While Allegedly Trying to Escape

The Freedom Press

Anantapur Nov 01: A 21-year-old man, identified as Hemanth alias Dummu, who was arrested for allegedly attacking a Class 10 student with a chainsaw inside her classroom in Andhra Pradesh’s Anantapur district, was shot by police on Sunday while allegedly attempting to escape custody.

According to police reports, the incident occurred during an operation in the Atmakur forest area, where officers had tracked the accused. Police alleged that Hemanth resisted them and attempted to flee.

Officers reportedly fired six rounds, leaving him seriously injured.He was subsequently shifted to the Government General Hospital in Anantapur for treatment.

The police action comes a day after he was arrested in connection with the brutal attack at a Zilla Parishad High School in Raptadu.

The accused allegedly attacked the student, identified as Gopika, following the rejection of his advances. Another student was also injured while attempting to intervene.

The attack inside the classroom had triggered widespread shock and outrage.Meanwhile, Gopika is undergoing treatment at Manipal Hospital in Bengaluru.

Andhra Pradesh Education Minister Nara Lokesh said doctors had managed to control her bleeding and that her condition was stable. She is undergoing further treatment, including orthopaedic and plastic surgeries, according to reports.

Further details regarding the accused’s condition and the police investigation are awaited.