Police opened fire in the chainsaw attack of the accused in Atmakur forest

Police opened fire on M. Hemanth, suspected of chainsaw attack on Class X student Gopik, in the Atmakur forest area on Sunday night, injuring him seriously.

According to the police, special teams investigating the case received information that Hemanth was hiding in a forest area. When the police tracked him down and called on him to surrender, he allegedly threw stones at them and attempted to attack a police officer with a knife as he tried to escape.

The police reportedly fired two shots into the air to warn him. When he continued to resist, they launched six shots, hitting him in both legs. He was taken to Government General Hospital, Anantapur for treatment. His condition is said to be critical.

Further details are awaited. Superintendent of Police P. Jagadeesh was not available for comment.

Hemanth allegedly attacked Gopika with a chainsaw in her classroom at Zilla Parishad High School on Saturday. He is currently undergoing treatment at Manipal Hospital in Bengaluru.

Human Rights Minister Nara Lokesh visited the hospital on Sunday and inquired about her health. YSR Congress Party President and former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy is scheduled to visit the hospital on Monday to inquire about her condition.

Published – 01 Nov 2026 21:48 IST