Minister Lokesh Shares Positive Health Update On Raptadu School Girl

The medical condition of the tenth class girl, who was brutally assaulted by her near relative at school in Raptadu village of Andhra Pradesh, is currently stable as per the latest update provided by IT and Education Minister Nara Lokesh. She suffered severe injuries during the attack by the assailant.

It is a known fact that the victim, identified as Gopika, was shifted to Manipal Hospital in Bengaluru on Saturday late night for better treatment due to the seriousness of her injuries by the Andhra Pradesh government through a green channel facility in coordination with the Karnataka state government.

The medical team quickly stabilised her condition with blood transfusions and supportive treatment in the mid night. Now, Lokesh revealed that the team of doctors managed to stop the bleeding and perform two surgeries for her injuries on her face and other parts.

Throughout this gruelling medical crisis, Minister Lokesh has been closely monitoring her treatment and following up regularly with the doctors in the hospital. The government has assured that all necessary assistance will be provided for the victim until her complete recovery.

The shocking incident happened Saturday at around 10:30 AM. The attacker walked into a classroom at the Zilla Parishad High School and attacked the girl using a power chainsaw.

Following the attack, police launched an immediate search operation and apprehended the accused 21 year old Hemanth within a few hours near the Dharmavaram railway station.