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Crime
Woman Attacked While Trying to Save Friend in Andhra Pradesh Chainsaw Incident
✍️ NDTV
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 05:16 AM
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A woman intervened to protect her friend during a chainsaw attack in Andhra Pradesh, but the assailant also assaulted her, NDTV reports.
A violent incident unfolded in Andhra Pradesh when a man armed with a chainsaw launched an attack on a woman. The victim attempted to intervene and shield her friend from the assailant, but the attacker turned his weapon on her as well, according to NDTV.
Police officials arrived at the scene shortly after the assault and have launched an investigation into the motive and identity of the perpetrator. No official figures on injuries have been released, and authorities are working to secure forensic evidence and gather witness statements.
The use of a chainsaw in a public assault is an uncommon occurrence, prompting calls for heightened vigilance and rapid response by law‑enforcement agencies in the region. The investigation remains ongoing as officials seek to prevent similar attacks in the future.
Police officials arrived at the scene shortly after the assault and have launched an investigation into the motive and identity of the perpetrator. No official figures on injuries have been released, and authorities are working to secure forensic evidence and gather witness statements.
The use of a chainsaw in a public assault is an uncommon occurrence, prompting calls for heightened vigilance and rapid response by law‑enforcement agencies in the region. The investigation remains ongoing as officials seek to prevent similar attacks in the future.