Andhra school chainsaw attack: Accused may lose right leg after police encounter
A suspect involved in a school chainsaw attack in Andhra Pradesh, India, faces potential leg amputation after being shot during a police encounter. The suspect was apprehended following a confrontation with authorities after fleeing the scene of the attack.
Why it matters
The incident has sparked local concern regarding school safety and the conduct of police encounters in the region.
TIRUPATI: The accused in the Raptadu classroom chainsaw attack, Hemanth, may have to undergo amputation of his right leg after sustaining severe gunshot injuries during a police encounter in the Atmakur forest area on Sunday evening.Hospital superintendent Dr D Malleswari said Hemanth was stable but faced a serious risk of losing part of his right leg. Medical assessments found that severe damage to the limb had affected blood circulation, causing the tissue to deteriorate rapidly.Doctors said amputation, potentially up to the knee, might be necessary to prevent further complications.Preliminary X-rays of both legs did not show any lodged bullets. However, further tests, including additional X-rays and specialised scans, are being conducted.
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