A 21-year-old man accused of attacking a 15-year-old Class 10 student with a chainsaw at a school in Rapthadu, Andhra Pradesh, was shot by police while allegedly attempting to escape custody.
The accused, Hemanth alias Dummu, was arrested in the Atmakur forest area on Sunday. Police said he allegedly tried to flee during a crime scene reconstruction and hurled stones at officers, injuring several personnel.
Police opened fire, reportedly shooting six rounds and seriously injuring him. He was taken to hospital for treatment.
Meanwhile, the victim remains critical and is undergoing treatment at Manipal Hospital in Bengaluru. Andhra Pradesh minister Nara Lokesh said the next 48 hours would be crucial for her recovery.
The attack occurred on Saturday morning at Zilla Parishad High School in Rapthadu. Another girl was also injured while attempting to intervene.
The accused is reportedly the victim’s uncle and had allegedly harassed her in the name of love. Authorities have assured the family of continued medical support and strict action against those responsible.
