Published Nov 03, 2026 | 12:24 PM ⚊ Updated Nov 03, 2026 | 12:24 PM
Hemanth was taken into custody from the Atmakur forest area on November 1 after police opened fire on his legs.
Doctors at the Anantapur Government General Hospital have amputated the right leg of Hemanth, the accused in the chainsaw attack case, who was injured in police firing on Sunday, November 1.
The surgery was conducted in the early hours of Tuesday, Anantapur GGH Superintendent Malleswari said. According to medical professionals, the amputation became necessary as the tissue was damaged and blood circulation ceased in Hemanth’s right leg. Surgery was performed on the accused’s left leg as it also suffered injury in the police firing. Currently, Hemanth has been shifted from the operation theatre to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for further treatment, and his condition is stable.
Hemanth is accused of attacking a Class 10 student at the Zilla Parishad (ZP) High School in Raptadu on October 31. He entered the classroom and attacked the girl with a chainsaw in the presence of over 30 other students. Another student, who tried to intervene, also sustained injuries in the attack.
Hemanth was taken into custody from the Atmakur forest area on November 1 after police opened fire on his legs, allegedly when he attempted to attack Circle Inspector (CI) Venkatesh.
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Meanwhile, the victim, who sustained severe injuries in the assault, including a severed arm and fractured skull and ribs, is showing steady signs of recovery. The girl, a Class 10 student, is undergoing treatment at the Manipal Hospital in Bengaluru.
The medical team at the hospital reported that the girl’s blood pressure has stabilised, the urinary system’s performance has improved, and her kidney function has returned to normal levels.
Health Minister Satya Kumar spoke to the team of treating physicians –Dr Mayur Shetty, Dr Lalechand, Dr Vijja Kaushik, and Dr Ravikiran– and took stock of her medical condition.
The medical team apprised the minister that the girl is currently placed on a ventilator. They stated that her blood circulation has improved and that she is responding to treatment. Given the severity of her injuries, orthopaedic specialists are continuously monitoring her status. The medical team noted that they are making efforts to take her off the ventilator as soon as possible.
The minister praised the doctors’ efforts to save the young girl’s life. He also lauded Anantapur GGH Superintendent Malleswari and the medical staff for administering emergency care to the girl right after the incident. District officials also awarded the medical staff letters of appreciation.
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The incident has instilled intense fear and anxiety among the students, causing attendance to drop precipitously. Out of 300 total students enrolled at the school, only 28 attended classes on November 2, the first working day after the incident.
Education department counsellors have been visiting students’ homes to reassure them and dispel their fears. The School Education Department has decided to arrange special psychological counselling for the female students who were present in the classroom at the time of the incident.
(Edited by Fayisa CA)
