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Chainsaw Attack on Andhra School Linked to Stalking, Rejected Proposal
✍️ NDTV
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 09:36 PM
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Police in Andhra Pradesh are probing a chainsaw attack on a school, with sources suggesting the assailant had been stalking the institution and had a rejected proposal.
A chainsaw was used in an attack on a school in Andhra Pradesh, prompting an immediate police response. The incident, which took place earlier today, has raised concerns about school safety and the use of dangerous tools by individuals with personal grievances.
Sources close to the investigation have indicated that the attacker had been stalking the school and that a rejected proposal may have been a motive behind the violent act. No injuries have been reported so far, but authorities are treating the case with utmost seriousness.
Police have secured the site and are collecting evidence, while a forensic team examines the chainsaw and surrounding area for clues. The local police station has also opened a file on the suspect, who is believed to have a history of stalking incidents.
The school administration has temporarily suspended classes and has requested parents to keep their children at home until further notice. Officials are coordinating with child protection agencies to ensure the safety of students.
A spokesperson for the Andhra Pradesh Police Department said that the investigation is ongoing and that they will release further details once the forensic analysis is complete. The authorities have urged anyone with information about the suspect to come forward.
Sources close to the investigation have indicated that the attacker had been stalking the school and that a rejected proposal may have been a motive behind the violent act. No injuries have been reported so far, but authorities are treating the case with utmost seriousness.
Police have secured the site and are collecting evidence, while a forensic team examines the chainsaw and surrounding area for clues. The local police station has also opened a file on the suspect, who is believed to have a history of stalking incidents.
The school administration has temporarily suspended classes and has requested parents to keep their children at home until further notice. Officials are coordinating with child protection agencies to ensure the safety of students.
A spokesperson for the Andhra Pradesh Police Department said that the investigation is ongoing and that they will release further details once the forensic analysis is complete. The authorities have urged anyone with information about the suspect to come forward.