SHRC issues notice to Anantapur Collector, Education Officer regarding Raptada attack

The State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has issued a notice to Education Department officials and Anantapur Collector regarding the Raptad incident in which a youth assaulted a Class X girl with an electric chainsaw in her classroom on October 31.

The commission directed the Collector, District Education Officer (DEO) and other officials concerned to submit a report on the incident by December 4, 2026.

Taking suo motu cognizance of the incident in which two girl students were injured, the commission expressed concern over the shortcomings in ensuring the safety of children in schools and implementing the safety manual issued by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR).

The commission was also probing details of installation of CCTV cameras, recruitment of teachers, drivers, watchmen and other staff after police verification, provision of transport for students and other security arrangements in schools.

Published – 06 Nov 2026 21:36 IST