AP CM Naidu directs police to arrest accused in attack on schoolgirl
Amaravati, Oct 31 (TNT): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday directed police to swiftly apprehend the accused involved in the attack on a Class 10 girl student inside a classroom at a Zilla Parishad High School in Raptadu of Anantapur district and ensure stringent action under the law.
Expressing shock over the incident in which the girl sustained severe injuries after being attacked with a saw, the Chief Minister enquired with officials about her health condition and the treatment being provided.
He directed the medical team to accord top priority to the injured student and provide the best possible treatment.
He also said the government would extend all necessary assistance to the family.
Naidu later spoke to the girl’s mother over the phone, conveyed his concern and assured her that every effort would be made to save the student’s life and that the accused would face severe punishment.
The Chief Minister also spoke to local MLA Paritala Sunitha about the treatment and assistance being extended to the injured student.
He enquired about the condition of another student who was also injured in the attack.
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