Police Open Fire On Rapthadu School Attack Accused

Article by Kumar Published on: 8:54 pm, 1 November 2026

The Rapthadu school attack case has taken a dramatic turn, with police opening fire on accused Hemant in the Atmakur forest area. The accused reportedly sustained serious injuries while attempting to escape from the police.

He was immediately shifted to a hospital for treatment. The latest development comes amid an intensive search operation following the brutal attack on a Class 10 student.

The accused, identified as 21-year-old Hemant alias Dummu, entered the ZP High School in Raptadu on Saturday morning while classes were underway. He attacked a Class 10 student with a chainsaw inside the classroom.

Another girl sustained injuries while trying to protect her classmate. The incident triggered widespread outrage across Andhra Pradesh.