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Andhra Pradesh school attacker loses leg; victim girl improving
A man accused of attacking students with a chainsaw at an Andhra Pradesh school has undergone surgical amputation of his leg. The primary victim, a young girl, is reported to be recovering from her injuries.
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The accused assailant, identified as Hemanth, has been transferred to the Acute Medical Care (AMC) unit following surgery at a hospital treating victims of the incident. Hospital officials confirmed the amputation was necessary following the attack at the educational institution. The exact circumstances leading to the surgical intervention remain under investigation by local authorities.
The young girl who suffered injuries in the chainsaw attack is currently receiving medical treatment and showing signs of improvement, according to hospital staff. Medical teams continue to monitor her condition closely as she progresses through recovery. The attack has sent shockwaves through the local community and raised concerns about school safety in the region.
Police have registered a case in connection with the incident and are conducting further inquiries. The investigation aims to establish the motive behind the attack and determine whether any other contributing factors were involved. Authorities have not disclosed additional details about the number of those injured or the broader circumstances of the attack.