Anantapur: Hemanth, accused of attacking a Class 10 student with a chainsaw at Raptadu in Andhra Pradesh’s Anantapur district, was seriously injured in police firing at Atmakur on Sunday while allegedly attempting to escape arrest.
Police tracked him to a forest area following a tip-off. He allegedly pelted officers with stones and tried to flee, injuring several personnel. Police reportedly fired six rounds to stop him. He was shifted to hospital for treatment.
Hemanth allegedly entered Zilla Parishad High School on Saturday and attacked the student inside her classroom. Another girl was injured while trying to protect her.
The victim suffered severe injuries to her face and neck. After initial treatment at Anantapur Government Hospital, she was shifted to Manipal Hospital in Bengaluru, where she has undergone multiple surgeries and remains under medical supervision.
