Raptadu School Attack Leaves Student Critically Injured
A Class 10 student sustained critical injuries after a man allegedly attacked her inside Raptadu ZP High School in Andhra Pradesh on October 31.
The source describes the accused as a 21-year-old man who entered the government school carrying an electric chainsaw. The student was said to be in critical condition at the time of publication. Further details about her treatment and the circumstances leading to the alleged assault were not provided.
The incident has raised concerns about students’ safety inside classrooms and access to government school premises.
Raptadu School Attack Prompts CM Naidu’s Response
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu condemned the attack and directed the medical team to give the injured student the highest priority care.
In the statement reproduced by the source, Naidu said he was personally monitoring her recovery. He also instructed police to locate the accused and pursue stringent punishment through the legal process.
The immediate priorities outlined in his response were medical treatment for the student and police action against the person responsible.
Raptadu School Attack Triggers Police Search
Police had launched a search for the accused, according to the source. It did not provide confirmation of an arrest or details of the charges registered.
The motive behind the alleged attack and how the accused entered the classroom remain unclear in the supplied account. These questions will require clarification through the investigation.
Alongside the criminal investigation, the incident underscores the need to examine security arrangements at the school and the support available to students affected by the attack. Further updates on the girl’s condition should come from authorised medical or government statements.