Published Nov 09, 2026 | 9:11 AM ⚊ Updated Nov 09, 2026 | 9:11 AM
The girl sustained multiple grievous injuries, including the severing of her right hand, in the attack. (Representative image)
Synopsis: The Class 10 student who suffered severe injuries in a chainsaw attack inside her school in Andhra Pradesh’s Anantapur district is recovering at Manipal Hospital in Bengaluru, IT Minister Nara Lokesh said on Sunday. The girl, whose right hand was severed and who sustained injuries to her face, neck, skull and ribs, underwent orthopaedic and plastic surgery after being shifted to Bengaluru on 31 October. Her condition remains stable, and doctors plan to shift her to a ward after a scheduled dressing change on Monday, 9 November.
The Class 10 student who suffered grievous injuries in a chainsaw attack inside her school in Andhra Pradesh’s Anantapur district is showing signs of recovery and will be shifted to a ward after a scheduled dressing change on Monday, 9 November, Andhra Pradesh Information Technology Minister Nara Lokesh said on Sunday.
“The girl child’s condition remains stable – she is sleeping well, improving her oral intake, and actively participating in bedside physiotherapy and mobility exercises,” Lokesh said in a post on X.
“The surgical, medical, ID, and care teams are continuously monitoring her comfort, pain management, and recovery parameters. Following her scheduled dressing change in the OT tomorrow, the doctors plan to shift her to the ward. We remain deeply grateful for the expert care of her medical team and the prayers and good wishes of everyone across the state.”
Update (2:30 PM, 8th November 2026)
The girl child’s condition remains stable – she is sleeping well, improving her oral intake, and actively participating in bedside physiotherapy and mobility exercises. The surgical, medical, ID, and care teams are continuously monitoring her comfort, pain management, and recovery parameters.
Following her scheduled dressing change in the OT tomorrow, the doctors plan to shift her to the ward. We remain deeply grateful for the expert care of her medical team and the prayers and good wishes of everyone across the state.
— Lokesh Nara (@naralokesh) November 8, 2026
The girl is undergoing treatment at Manipal Hospital in Bengaluru, where she was shifted on the night of 31 October for advanced medical care. She sustained multiple grievous injuries, including the complete severing of her right hand, deep cuts to her neck, face and ears, and fractures to her skull and ribs.
The girl was initially taken to the Anantapur Government General Hospital after the attack. Two ambulances, accompanied by a medical team, transported her to Bengaluru under a green corridor arranged with assistance from the Karnataka government, alongside a police escort.
Doctors had stabilised her condition after controlling the bleeding and administering blood transfusions. She underwent orthopaedic surgery, followed by plastic surgery to treat her facial and other injuries.
(Edited by Dese Gowda)
