A Class 10 girl student is fighting for her life after being brutally attacked with a chainsaw inside her classroom at Zilla Parishad High School in Raptadu, Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh, on Saturday, 31 October 2026. The attack, which left the student with severe injuries to her face, head, throat, neck, and abdomen — with her right hand reportedly almost severed — prompted Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to personally intervene and order swift police action.

What Happened Inside the Classroom

According to officials, an unidentified attacker entered the school premises and assaulted the girl with a chainsaw in her own classroom. The student sustained deep wounds to her neck and abdomen, and her right hand was reportedly nearly severed during the assault. A second girl student, who reportedly attempted to intervene and protect her classmate, was also seriously injured in the attack. Both victims are currently receiving emergency treatment at a private hospital, where they remain in critical condition.

Police have launched an extensive investigation but are yet to confirm whether the accused was previously known to the victim. Investigators are said to be examining multiple angles of the case as efforts continue to identify and apprehend the attacker.

CM Naidu's Response and Assurances

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu expressed shock and outrage, calling it a 'barbaric attack.' In a strongly worded statement, he said, '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.'

Naidu further stated, 'I have ordered the police to hunt down the monster responsible and deliver the harshest legal punishment swiftly.' He is reportedly personally monitoring the victim's medical progress and has directed the treating medical team to accord her the highest priority of care.

The Chief Minister also called the student's mother directly, offering reassurance and urging her to remain courageous. He assured the family that the state government would extend complete support and that every effort would be made to save the girl's life. Naidu also spoke with local MLA Paritala Sunitha regarding medical assistance being extended to both injured students.

Political Condemnation

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) National Working President Nara Lokesh also condemned the incident in unequivocal terms. 'I am deeply anguished and shocked by the brutal attack on a Class 10 student inside her school in Rapthadu, Anantapur district,' he said. 'Such an inhuman act against a young girl in a place meant for learning and safety is utterly reprehensible. The safety and dignity of every girl and woman are paramount. Such acts of brutality will not be tolerated,' Lokesh added.

Investigation and What Comes Next

Police have launched an extensive probe, though investigators are yet to establish whether the attacker was known to the victim prior to the incident. This comes amid broader national concerns about school safety and violence targeting women and girls in public spaces. The incident has drawn sharp attention to the adequacy of security measures at government-run school premises across Andhra Pradesh. Authorities are expected to face questions about how an attacker gained access to an active classroom. The accused remains at large as of the latest reports.