ANDHRA CHAINSAW ATTACK CASE: ACCUSED HEMANTH SHOT BY POLICE WHILE ALLEGEDLY ATTEMPTING TO ESCAPE

November 1, 2026

Hemanth, the accused in the brutal chainsaw attack on a Class 10 student at a government school in Raptadu, Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh, was shot by police during an encounter on Sunday while allegedly attempting to flee, according to reports.

The incident follows Saturday’s shocking attack at the Zilla Parishad High School, where Hemanth allegedly entered a classroom and attacked student Gopika with a chainsaw. Another student, Lakshmi, was injured while reportedly trying to intervene and protect her classmate. The assault left both girls seriously injured and triggered widespread outrage across the state.

Police had launched a search for the accused following the attack. The latest development marks a dramatic turn in the investigation, although details surrounding the alleged escape attempt and the circumstances of the police encounter remain limited.

The attack has intensified concerns about student safety within school premises and prompted demands for strict legal action against those responsible. Authorities are also facing pressure to establish how the accused gained access to the school and to strengthen safeguards for students.