Police Shoot Absconding Accused in Raptadu Schoolgirl Attack Case; Suspect Critically Injured
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A major development has taken place in the sensational case of the brutal attack on a Class 10 schoolgirl in Raptadu. Police opened fire on the absconding accused, Hemanth, near a forest area close to Atmakur. According to the police version, when teams tried to apprehend him, he allegedly attempted to attack them with stones. Officers opened fire in self-defence. The critically injured Hemanth has been shifted to a hospital in Anantapur, where his condition is reported to be serious.
The case relates to a shocking assault in which Hemanth, a relative of the victim, stormed into a classroom at the Raptadu Zilla Parishad High School in Ayyavaripalli village carrying an electric chainsaw. He allegedly attacked the girl indiscriminately on her head, face and back. Another student who tried to protect her also sustained serious injuries to her legs. The accused then fled, leaving the chainsaw behind.
The severely injured girl was first taken to a hospital in Anantapur and later shifted to a private hospital in Bengaluru for advanced treatment. She is currently receiving care in the PICU at Manipal Hospital.
Police treated the case as a high priority and intensified the manhunt. After receiving information that Hemanth was hiding in the forests near Atmakur, special teams surrounded the area. Despite calls to surrender, he allegedly pelted stones at the officers in an attempt to escape, causing minor injuries to some personnel. Police then opened fire, reportedly discharging around six rounds.
Hemanth collapsed with bullet injuries and was immediately taken into custody and rushed to Anantapur hospital for treatment. His condition remains critical.
The case relates to a shocking assault in which Hemanth, a relative of the victim, stormed into a classroom at the Raptadu Zilla Parishad High School in Ayyavaripalli village carrying an electric chainsaw. He allegedly attacked the girl indiscriminately on her head, face and back. Another student who tried to protect her also sustained serious injuries to her legs. The accused then fled, leaving the chainsaw behind.
The severely injured girl was first taken to a hospital in Anantapur and later shifted to a private hospital in Bengaluru for advanced treatment. She is currently receiving care in the PICU at Manipal Hospital.
Police treated the case as a high priority and intensified the manhunt. After receiving information that Hemanth was hiding in the forests near Atmakur, special teams surrounded the area. Despite calls to surrender, he allegedly pelted stones at the officers in an attempt to escape, causing minor injuries to some personnel. Police then opened fire, reportedly discharging around six rounds.
Hemanth collapsed with bullet injuries and was immediately taken into custody and rushed to Anantapur hospital for treatment. His condition remains critical.
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