Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has ordered police to immediately apprehend the accused in the Raptadu school attack, in which a Class 10 student was severely injured with a saw inside her classroom and another girl student also sustained injuries.
The incident took place at Zilla Parishad High School in Raptadu, Anantapur district. The chief minister directed the police to take stringent action against the accused and said the person responsible should face severe punishment under the law, according to the statement reported by Deccan Chronicle.
Naidu spoke to officials to enquire about the condition of the injured students and the treatment being provided to them. He directed the medical team to ensure the best possible medical care for the victims.
The chief minister also spoke to the severely injured student’s mother by telephone, expressed solidarity with the family and assured her that the government would extend all possible assistance to save the girl’s life. He asked her to remain courageous and said the accused would face strict punishment.
Naidu separately spoke to area MLA Paritala Sunitha about the treatment and assistance being provided to both victims. The official response has focused on securing urgent medical care, locating the accused and ensuring that the case is dealt with under the law.
Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan expressed anguish over the incident and spoke to the Anantapur district collector about the health of the two students. He directed officials to ensure that both received the best available medical treatment and called for the immediate arrest of the accused.
Education Minister Nara Lokesh condemned the attack, describing it as an inhuman act in a place meant for learning. He said the safety and dignity of every girl and woman were paramount and that such brutality would not be tolerated.
The incident has placed the safety of students inside schools at the centre of the state administration’s immediate response. The supplied report does not provide details about the accused, the circumstances that led to the attack, the security arrangements at the school or the status of the police investigation. It also does not state whether the accused had been arrested at the time of publication.
Police and district officials are expected to proceed with the search for the accused while medical teams continue treatment of the injured students. Further details on the investigation and the victims’ condition will depend on subsequent updates from the authorities.
