According to police sources, Hemanth attempted to break free while being taken into custody regarding the Raptadu school attack. ANANTAPUR: Hemanth, the assailant who brutally attempted to murder Gopika, a Class 10 student, with a chainsaw at the Raptadu Government High School, was apprehended in a police encounter.The accused sustained severe bullet injuries when police opened fire as he tried to escape from custody.According to police sources, Hemanth attempted to break free while being taken into custody regarding the Raptadu school attack.Police responded immediately and fired six rounds at the fleeing suspect.The injured accused was swiftly moved to the Anantapur Government General Hospital (GGH) for medical treatment, where he is currently undergoing care.The brutal assault on the student inside the school campus with a saw had triggered widespread shock and outrage. Police swung into action right after the incident, tracked down the suspect, and neutralized his escape attempt. Heavy security has been deployed at the Anantapur GGH. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Amaravati | Silver Rate in Amaravati | Bank Holidays in Amaravati | Public Holidays in Amaravati
Andhra school chainsaw attack: Accused shot in encounter while attempting to flee
A heinous attack unfolded at Raptadu Government High School when Hemanth assaulted Gopika, a Class 10 student, with a saw. The quick response from the police resulted in his arrest on charges of attempted murder. While being transported, he made an escape attempt, prompting police to fire. Hemanth was injured and taken to Anantapur Government General Hospital, where security is heightened to ensure the situation remains controlled.
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