Lokesh vows stringent action after chainsaw attack on Class X student in Raptadu
HRD and IT Minister visits Gopika at Bengaluru hospital, assures family of full government support; says next 48 hours are critical; 20 counsellors deployed to help traumatised classmates
Covered by 2 sources from India. First reported by The Hindu ·
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Lokesh vows stringent action after chainsaw attack on Class X student in Raptadu
HRD and IT Minister visits Gopika at Bengaluru hospital, assures family of full government support; says next 48 hours are critical; 20 counsellors deployed to help traumatised classmates
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…
Coverage details
2 outlets from India are covering this story: The Hindu and The Times of India. The Hindu published it first, on November 1, 2026; the last outlet to join was The Times of India, 3 hours later.
Key names in the coverage: Raptadu Government High School, Class X and Gopika.
