Police open fire on chainsaw attack accused in Atmakur forest

Published 01 Nov 2026, 21:49 IST

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Police open fire on chainsaw attack accused in Atmakur forest

— The Hindu
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Tensions flared across Anantapur district as law enforcement officials shot and wounded Hemanth, the prime suspect behind a horrific chainsaw attack on a Class 10 student at Zilla Parishad High School in Raptadu. The suspect was apprehended following an intensive search operation in the region…

— O Heraldo

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The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. Current article 01 Nov 2026, 21:49 IST

Police open fire on chainsaw attack accused in Atmakur forest

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O Heraldo Center Herald Publications (Goa) 01 Nov 2026, 23:14 IST

Police Open Fire on Chainsaw Attack Accused During Escape Attempt in Anantapur Forest

Tensions flared across Anantapur district as law enforcement officials shot and wounded Hemanth, the prime suspect behind a horrific chainsaw attack on a Class 10 student at Zilla Parishad High School in Raptadu. The suspect was apprehended following an intensive search operation in the region…

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