Andhra Man Enters School With Power Saw, Attacks Two Class 10 Girls; One Critical

Andhra school chainsaw attack: One girl shifted to Bengaluru for advanced treatment

PTI — Sun, 1 Nov 2026 01:00:02 +0530

Raptadu (Andhra Pradesh), Oct 31 (PTI): One of the two Class 10 students injured in a chainsaw attack at a government school in Andhra Pradesh’s Anantapur district has been shifted to a private hospital in Bengaluru for advanced treatment, state Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav said on Saturday.

The attack took place at Raptadu Zilla Parishad High School when a man allegedly entered a classroom and attacked the two girls with a chainsaw, police said.

The minister said the girl who was shifted to Bengaluru had suffered multiple grievous injuries, including the complete severing of her right hand, injuries to her neck and face, several fractures to her skull and ribs, and damage to blood vessels.

“Initial treatment was given at Anantapur Government General Hospital (GGH). We sent her to a hospital in Bengaluru with a team of doctors through a green channel,” Yadav told PTI.

He said the girl was brought to the hospital in a critical condition and doctors had to administer 10 units of blood to control the bleeding.

In a report to the Director of Medical Education, Anantapur GGH superintendent D Malleswari said the girl had suffered polytrauma, hypovolaemic shock, pneumothorax, multiple facial bone fractures and a compound fracture of the proximal humerus.

She also suffered fractures to both scapulae, tendon injuries in her left forearm and multiple lacerations to her scalp, face, neck, back of the shoulder, ear and eyelids, besides a C3 spinous process fracture, the report said.

Yadav said the state government had arranged the transfer after obtaining the parents’ consent. Two ambulances, accompanied by a medical team, were used for the journey, he said.

The minister said the Karnataka chief minister’s office and Bengaluru police had also helped facilitate the transfer by arranging a green corridor and police escort.

Recalling his interaction with the girl before she was shifted, Yadav said he was amazed at her courage, and said she was conscious and responded with a thumbs-up sign when he asked how she was feeling.

He said the government would bear the hospital expenses and asked the girl’s parents not to worry about the cost of treatment.

The second girl, a Dalit, was injured when she tried to intervene and protect her classmate, Yadav said. She suffered cuts to her ankle and a fracture, and is undergoing treatment at a hospital, he added.

The minister said he had recommended her name to the Prime Minister’s Office for a bravery award, citing her attempt to save her friend despite the attack.

Yadav said the alleged attacker, who hails from Naguluru village, had entered the school by accompanying an autorickshaw that was allowed through the gate. The school has a compound wall and a watchman, he said.

The attacker, allegedly an orphan raised by his relatives, was still untraceable till 7 pm on Saturday, the minister said.

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said he was “deeply shaken and enraged” by the attack on the Class 10 student inside her classroom.

“I am personally tracking her recovery and have directed the medical team to give her the highest priority care,” Naidu said in a post on X.

"I have ordered the police to hunt down the monster responsible and deliver the harshest legal punishment swiftly," he added. PTI STH MDO

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Nepal Embassy appreciates UP Police for rescuing 453 citizens from fraud syndicate

PTI — Sun, 1 Nov 2026 00:45:40 +0530

Lucknow, Oct 31 (PTI): Promises of jobs, higher education and lucrative earnings allegedly lured 453 Nepalese citizens into the trap of an international fraud syndicate in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar, but a police operation secured their rescue and safe return to Nepal, earning appreciation from the neighbouring country's embassy.

The Embassy of Nepal in New Delhi has sent an official letter of appreciation to the Kushinagar Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Keshav Kumar (IPS), and the Uttar Pradesh Police, expressing gratitude for rescuing the 453 citizens -- 115 women and 338 men -- from the racket, the UP Police said in a statement on Saturday.

The embassy acknowledged the police action as an example of human compassion and effective enforcement of the law.

In May, Kushinagar Police busted the international fraud syndicate, which allegedly targeted economically weaker and less educated individuals from various parts of Nepal through promises of employment, higher education and lucrative earnings under the guise of network marketing.

Ten members of the gang -- eight men and two women -- were arrested during a coordinated operation in Kasya town of Kushinagar, police said.

According to the police, the accused lured the victims to Kushinagar by promising them employment and educational opportunities. Once they arrived, they were allegedly forced to pay money in the name of training, registration and other processing charges.

During the investigation, police rescued 453 Nepali nationals from the influence of the syndicate and facilitated their safe return to Nepal.

Those arrested included Nepali nationals Deepak Thapa, Om Prakash Chaulagai, Nima Sherpa, Ganesh Khatri, Sojanya Santan, Gyanendra Yadav and Vishal Tamang, along with Sarvesh Pratap Rao, a resident of Parsouna in Kasya. Two women associated with the racket were also arrested, police had earlier said.

During questioning, the accused allegedly admitted to being part of an organised international network involved in cheating vulnerable people through forged documents and false assurances, police had said. PTI NAV NB

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Ex-LS Speaker Meira Kumar sat on 'Nehru's chair' to preside over public impeachment of CEC

PTI — Sun, 1 Nov 2026 00:30:02 +0530

New Delhi, Oct 31 (PTI): The chair on which former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar sat while presiding over the INDIA bloc's “public impeachment” of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Saturday was once occupied by the country’s first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.

The information was provided by Congress' media and publicity department head Pawan Khera, who was involved with organising the symbolic public impeachment.

“The chair on which Meira Kumar sat during today's public impeachment proceedings against the CEC was once occupied by the first prime minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, the great-grandfather of Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi,” Khera said on X.

“It was Nehru Ji's chair throughout his tenure as prime minister. It witnessed some of the most consequential decisions in our nation's history and carries the weight of that legacy,” he said.

Today, in that very chair, invoking the spirit of Nehru, former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar pronounced Gyanesh Kumar unfit to continue as the Chief Election Commissioner of India, Khera said.

“Gyanesh Kumar has been rejected by the people of India. It is only a matter of time before he goes,” Khera said.

The INDIA bloc on Saturday carried out a symbolic public impeachment of Chief Election Commissioner Kumar, accusing him of deleting votes to steal elections, and demanding that he be tried in court for treason and jailed.

In the unprecedented event, opposition MPs and leaders, joined by civil society members, passed a resolution to “impeach” Kumar at a meeting presided over by Meira Kumar in a setting resembling Parliament proceedings on the lawns of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's 10, Rajaji Marg residence.

While Kharge, who moved the motion, alleged that the right to vote was under threat because the poll panel was functioning at the behest of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi said the public impeachment of CEC Kumar is a “political weapon” targeted at those who colluded to destroy the votes of the Indian people. PTI ASK ARI

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'Gyanesh Kumar Won't Survive As CEC': Rahul Gandhi Warns BJP, Hints At Big Revelation

Sagarika Chakraborty — Sun, 1 Nov 2026 00:22:57 +0530

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday issued a warning to the BJP over its continued support for Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, saying the latter would not remain in office for long. Gandhi also hinted at a possible revelation about Kumar during the INDIA bloc's mock Parliament session in Delhi.

Addressing the Opposition's symbolic 'public impeachment' proceedings against the CEC, Gandhi said, “Gyanesh Kumar won't survive as CEC. If the BJP insists on keeping him after what we reveal, we'll know what its game is.”

The BJP, meanwhile, hit back at the Opposition over the mock proceedings, describing them as a "mockery" of democracy and Parliament. BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra accused the Congress of spreading misinformation about alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. He also took a dig at Rahul Gandhi, suggesting that the INDIA bloc appoint him its 'mock Prime Minister' for life.

INDIA Bloc Passes Resolution Seeking CEC's Impeachment

The INDIA bloc unanimously passed a resolution seeking the 'public impeachment' of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar during the mock Parliament session.

Supporting the move, Rahul Gandhi said Kumar should face trial for "treason" and that justice must be served. The CEC has been facing sustained criticism from Opposition parties over alleged electoral irregularities and the revision of electoral rolls.

The resolution stated that INDIA bloc MPs had agreed that Kumar should be impeached on six charges levelled against him. These include allegations of electoral manipulation, deletion of voters' names and irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

The Opposition also accused the CEC of being directly responsible for what it described as a "manipulated, truncated and destructive" SIR exercise.

The resolution further alleged that Kumar had compromised the independence of the Election Commission and facilitated electoral irregularities.

Rahul Gandhi Targets BJP Over Alleged Electoral Manipulation

During the symbolic proceedings, Rahul Gandhi alleged that democratic institutions were being made inaccessible to the Opposition, forcing its leaders to hold discussions in a garden.

"It is absurd that the entire Opposition has to sit in a garden to discuss the CEC's impeachment as every institution is closed for us," he said.

Accusing the BJP of manipulating elections, the Leader of Opposition said neither the Opposition nor the people of India would forgive or forget the alleged electoral malpractice.

"BJP may continue to rig elections, but people of India, opposition members won't forgive and forget," Rahul said.

Sambit Patra Calls Mock Parliament A 'Drama'

Hitting back at the Congress and Rahul Gandhi, Sambit Patra described the Opposition's mock Parliament as a "drama" and rejected its allegations concerning changes to Form 6, which citizens use to enrol themselves as voters.

Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters in Delhi, Patra accused the Congress of spreading lies about alleged irregularities in the SIR exercise and the functioning of the Election Commission. He also accused Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge of lying about the Form 6 issue.

Taking a swipe at Rahul Gandhi, Patra said the Congress leader lacked political momentum and that the world had understood this.

"This 'satellite' is never going to launch," he said.

Patra also made a sarcastic suggestion to the INDIA bloc, asking its leaders to retain the mock Parliament and install Rahul Gandhi on the treasury benches as their 'mock Prime Minister'.

“And I have a humble request: please, do not dismantle this mock parliament you have created. Just seat Rahul Gandhi on the treasury benches. Leave the T-shirt, have him wear a 'kurta-pyjama' and let him sit there while you chant 'Prime Minister, Prime Minister' like a 'bhajan-kirtan' every single day. Keep him as your 'mock Prime Minister' for life; we have absolutely no objection.”

INDIA Bloc's Mega Rally At Ramlila Maidan On Sunday

The symbolic impeachment proceedings took place a day before the INDIA bloc's mega rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan on Sunday.

Opposition leaders and supporters from various states have started arriving in the national capital for the rally, which is aimed at highlighting alleged electoral irregularities and demanding Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.

Agencies cite jurisdictional limits after Delhi shoe factory fire kills four

PTI — Sun, 1 Nov 2026 00:15:02 +0530

New Delhi, Oct 31 (PTI): With four people killed in a fire at a shoe factory in northwest Delhi’s Mangolpuri Industrial Area, different agencies have pointed to their respective jurisdictions, even as questions remain over safety inspections at the unit, which had a valid factory licence and pollution clearance.

The factory had a valid licence issued in 2024 and a no-objection certificate (NOC) from the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) valid until 2039, an official said.

The factory licensing department had not inspected the premises as the unit held a valid licence and NOC, in keeping with the ease of doing business policy, the official said.

An initial probe has indicated negligence by labourers as a possible cause of the fire. However, the investigation is underway and the cause has not been conclusively established.

“After all documentary and field verification, a report shall be submitted,” the official said.

A Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC) official said multiple agencies were involved in overseeing industrial units in the area.

The DSIIDC is responsible for maintaining drains and streets in the industrial area, while fire safety, building regulations and pollution-related matters fall under other agencies, the official said.

The fire broke out at the factory in Mangolpuri Industrial Area Phase-I on Friday night, killing four people and injuring two others.

The Delhi Fire Service rushed 20 fire tenders to the spot after receiving a call about the blaze at 9.32 pm.

The blaze was brought under control by 6 am with 31 fire tenders pressed into service.

Six people were rescued from inside the factory in an unconscious state and taken to Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital, where four were declared dead. The other two are undergoing treatment.

DPCC officials did not respond to a query on the incident. PTI VBH AHD MDO

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'This Chair Was Once Used By Nehru': Pawan Khera Reveals Details Of Meira Kumar's Chair

Sagarika Chakraborty — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 23:55:31 +0530

Congress Rajya Sabha MP Pawan Khera has shared an interesting historical anecdote about the chair occupied by former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar while presiding over the mock parliament organised by the INDIA bloc on Saturday.

Taking to Instagram, Khera shared a photograph of the chair and revealed that it was once used by India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, during his tenure.

In his post, Khera wrote, "Today, during the public impeachment proceedings against the CEC, the chair on which Mrs. Meira Kumar was sitting was once occupied by India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, who was the great grandfather of Rahul Gandhi and Mrs. Priyanka Gandhi."

'This Chair Has Seen Important Decisions': Pawan Khera

Elaborating on the significance of the chair, Khera said it had remained Nehru's chair throughout his tenure as Prime Minister and had witnessed several historic and important decisions.

He further said that the chair carried a legacy of its own.

According to Khera, former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar, while occupying the same chair and invoking Nehru's spirit, declared Gyanesh Kumar ineligible to continue as the Chief Election Commissioner of India.

"The people of India have rejected Gyanesh Gupta. Now, it's only a matter of time before he leaves," Khera said.

Mock Parliament Organised At Mallikarjun Kharge's Residence

The INDIA bloc organised a mock parliament at the residence of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge ahead of its mega rally scheduled for November 1. The event featured a motion seeking the people's impeachment of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Several senior opposition leaders, including Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav, attended the proceedings. Leaders took turns to present their views during the mock parliament.

Rahul Gandhi addressed the gathering towards the conclusion of the proceedings. The event ended with the unanimous passage of a resolution calling for Gyanesh Kumar's removal.

‘Nation First, Always First’: Yogi Adityanath Calls On People To Join Run For Unity

Sagarika Chakraborty — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 20:17:49 +0530

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary and extended greetings to people on the occasion of National Unity Day.

Remembering Patel, popularly known as the 'Iron Man of India' and the architect of modern India, Adityanath described the preservation of national unity as the duty of every Indian. He also highlighted Patel's contribution to the vision of 'Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat'.

In a post on X, the Chief Minister said Patel's life conveyed the enduring message that a nation's strength lies in its unity, which is rooted in the spirit of 'Nation First'.

Yogi Adityanath Targets Pre-2017 Uttar Pradesh

The Chief Minister alleged that before 2017, the spirit of national unity in Uttar Pradesh had been weakened by the politics of appeasement, casteism and dynasticism, affecting social harmony.

He credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's guidance and the BJP's double-engine government with changing the situation.

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Adityanath wrote: "Before 2017, the politics of appeasement, casteism and dynasticism in Uttar Pradesh had divided society, weakened the spirit of national unity and undermined social harmony. Under the able guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the double-engine government transformed this situation. By placing the spirit of 'Nation First' and the mantra of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas' at the centre of governance, we strengthened social harmony and linked the invaluable legacy of revered Sardar Patel with the vision of 'Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat'."

CM Urges People To Participate In ‘Run For Unity’

Adityanath also highlighted the 'Run for Unity', organised every year on Patel's birth anniversary, saying it offered an opportunity to reinforce the commitment to national unity.

The Chief Minister wrote: "The 'Run for Unity', organised on the birth anniversary of revered Sardar Patel and National Unity Day, provides a collective opportunity to embed this resolve in the consciousness and conduct of every citizen."

Calling upon people to participate in the event, he said every step should reflect their commitment to the country's integrity and the resolve of 'Nation First, Always First'.

He also paid his respects to Patel, describing him as a 'Bharat Ratna' and the 'Iron Man of India', whose life was dedicated to the service of the nation.

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‘1.27 Crore Hindu Voters Missing From UP Rolls’: CM Yogi Urges BJP Workers To Check Booth Lists

Bharathi SP — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:46:35 +0530

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has claimed that the names of 1.27 crore Hindu voters are missing from the state's electoral rolls and asked BJP workers to take up a booth-level exercise to identify eligible voters who have not been registered. Addressing a BJP state working committee meeting, Adityanath cited figures from different voter categories and urged party workers to coordinate with Booth Level Officers (BLOs) to ensure that eligible people are included in the electoral lists.

Yogi Cites Missing Voters Across Categories

The Chief Minister said around 66 lakh people whose names appeared in the panchayat electoral rolls were missing from the Assembly constituency voter lists.

He also claimed that approximately 55 lakh beneficiaries of government welfare schemes were not registered as voters. Further, he pointed to around 4.5 lakh young people aged between 18 and 19 whose names, he said, were absent from the electoral rolls.

Based on these figures, Adityanath claimed that 1.27 crore Hindu voters had been left out of the lists. He stressed that eligible voters must be identified and helped through the registration process.

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BJP Workers Asked To Conduct Booth-Level Checks

Adityanath directed BJP workers to inspect electoral rolls at every polling booth and identify eligible voters whose names were missing.

He asked party workers to coordinate with BLOs and launch a campaign to facilitate the inclusion of such voters. He also called for regular reviews of the exercise.

The Chief Minister said MPs, MLAs and office-bearers of the party organisation must take responsibility for ensuring that eligible voters are registered.

Yogi Links Missing Names To BJP's Position In Urban Seats

Adityanath said the alleged omissions were weakening the BJP's position in 28 urban local body constituencies.

He also cited Uttar Pradesh's population to question the size of its electorate. According to the Chief Minister, the state should have more than 16 crore voters, compared with the approximately 13 crore currently on the electoral rolls.

He appealed to the public to check whether their names were included in the voter lists and take steps to get them registered if they were missing.

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What The ECI Data Shows After SIR

The Election Commission of India (ECI) data shows that more than 2.04 crore voters were removed from Uttar Pradesh's electoral rolls following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. More than 84 lakh new voters were added, taking the final electorate to 13,39,84,792.

The deletions were largely concentrated in urban areas, while a higher proportion of women voters were affected, according to the data released by the ECI.

'Where Is Vote Theft?' Giriraj Singh Challenges Rahul Gandhi, Opposition Over EVM Claims

Sagarika Chakraborty — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:32:16 +0530

Union Minister and Begusarai MP Giriraj Singh on Saturday (October 31) hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over the Opposition's allegations of vote theft and concerns surrounding Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). Singh said there was no vote theft in elections, arguing instead that people had stopped voting for those he described as corrupt.

He challenged the Opposition to submit evidence of electoral malpractice to the Election Commission if it had any.

Speaking to reporters at the Dinkar Guest House at the Begusarai refinery on Saturday, Singh addressed issues including the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, EVMs, vote theft and calls for regime change. He also criticised the Congress over the Opposition's protests in Delhi.

'Losing Even With Ballot Papers, Why Question EVMs?'

Responding to the Opposition's objections to EVMs, Singh said opposition parties frequently question the voting process after losing elections, sometimes raising concerns over EVMs and, at other times, alleging vote theft.

Begusarai, Bihar: Union Minister Giriraj Singh says, "You talk about regime change. Which regime change? If Jayaprakash Narayan talked about regime change, that regime change meant imposing Emergency. That regime change meant shutting down newspapers and suppressing the four pillars of democracy, silencing the voices of the people. And which regime are you opposing now? The one that aims to make 10 crore poor women 'Lakhpati Didis'? Do you want to stop that regime? Or the one where, while you gave housing to 3 crore people in 29 years, PM Narendra Modi gave housing to over 4 crore people in 11 years and continues to do so..."
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He referred to election results in ballot paper-based polls, village committees in Tripura and the recent Legislative Council elections, in which the Congress performed poorly.

Singh advised the Opposition to introspect rather than question the electoral process. He said that if there were irregularities, the parties concerned should submit evidence to the Election Commission.

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'Opposition Trying To Create Chaos'

Singh alleged that questioning EVMs and using SIR as a reason to stage protests had become part of the Congress's political strategy.

He accused the Opposition of attempting to create anarchy in the name of protests. However, he acknowledged that staging protests was a democratic right, adding that they should be conducted with decorum.

Giriraj Singh Invokes Jayaprakash Narayan's Movement

While responding to calls for a change of government, Singh referred to the movement led by Jayaprakash Narayan.

He said the movement had sought a change of government to raise its voice against the Emergency, restrictions on the press and pressure on democratic institutions.

Questioning the Opposition's current demand for regime change, Singh asked what kind of change it was seeking today.

Union Minister Cites Government Welfare Schemes

Singh also defended the government's performance by referring to welfare initiatives such as the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and the Lakhpati Didi Yojana.

He said the government was working for the poor and women, claiming that the Modi government had provided homes to more than 40 million people over the past 11 years.

Singh reiterated that everyone had the right to protest but stressed that people should express their views through democratic means.

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Andhra Man Enters School With Power Saw, Attacks Two Class 10 Girls; One Critical

Bharathi SP — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:30:52 +0530

A 21-year-old man allegedly entered a government school in Andhra Pradesh’s Anantapur district with a power saw on Saturday morning and attacked two Class 10 students inside their classroom. One of the girls is in critical condition and is undergoing surgery, while the other has also sustained injuries.

The incident took place at around 10.30 am at the Zilla Parishad High School in Raptadu village, when a lesson was in progress. A teacher was present in the classroom when the man allegedly launched the attack.

Both injured girls were rushed to the Government General Hospital in Anantapur for emergency treatment. One of them is undergoing critical surgery. She is expected to be shifted to a hospital in Bengaluru by air ambulance for further treatment.

Accused Arrested At Dharmavaram Railway Station

Preliminary police information identified the accused as Hemanth, alias Dummu. He allegedly fled the school after the attack but was later arrested at Dharmavaram railway station.

The accused is reportedly from Nagalur village in Dharmavaram mandal of Sri Sathya Sai district. He is also said to be a distant relative of one of the girls.

Police have launched an investigation to establish the sequence of events and determine the circumstances that led to the assault. The motive behind the attack is also being probed.

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Chandrababu Naidu Calls It A 'Barbaric Attack'

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed shock and anger over the incident. In a post on X, he said, “I am deeply shaken and enraged by the barbaric attack on a Class 10 student inside her classroom at Raptadu ZP High School. Attackers who target our young girls inside schools have no place in our society.”

He said he was personally monitoring the student's recovery and had directed the medical team to provide her with the highest priority care.

“I have ordered the police to hunt down the monster responsible and deliver the harshest legal punishment swiftly,” the Chief Minister added.

Nara Lokesh Says Attack 'Will Not Be Tolerated'

Education Minister Nara Lokesh also condemned the assault and called for swift action against the accused.

In a post on X, he said, “I am deeply anguished and shocked by the brutal attack on a Class 10 student inside her school in Rapthadu, Anantapur district. Such an inhuman act against a young girl in a place meant for learning and safety is utterly reprehensible. Hon’ble CM @ncbn Garu has directed the police to take swift and stringent action against the perpetrator and ensure he is brought to justice. The safety and dignity of every girl and woman are paramount. Such acts of brutality will not be tolerated.”