Andhra Pradesh Human Resources Development Minister and Education Department Nara Lokesh. File.
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The condition of the Class 10 student of Zilla Parishad High School at Raptadu, who was attacked with an electric chainsaw in her classroom on Saturday (October 31, 2026), is improving.

Andhra Pradesh Human Resources Development and IT Minister Nara Lokesh, who has been closely monitoring her condition, said in a post on X on Monday (November 2, 2026) that she was recovering at Manipal Hospital in Bengaluru. “The panel of doctors have noted steady progress. She is conscious and has been visited by her mother. As her condition continues to improve, doctors plan to remove ventilator support later this evening. We continue to pray for her steady recovery,” Mr. Lokesh posted.

In another post, Mr. Lokesh praised the girl’s classmate, who made a brave attempt to save her friend and was injured in the process. “She could have saved herself, but she chose to stand by her friend,” he said.

update:

Good news on the recovering child in Manipal hospital: The panel of doctors have noted steady progress. She is conscious and has been visited by her mother. As her condition continues to improve, doctors plan to remove ventilator support later this evening. We continue to pray for her steady recovery.

— Lokesh Nara (@naralokesh) November 2, 2026

“Our government stands firmly with both families. We will make sure they get the best possible medical care. Steps will be taken to ensure no child in Andhra Pradesh should ever feel unsafe in a classroom,” Mr. Lokesh said.

Earlier, the medical team at Manipal Hospital had stabilised the girl’s condition with blood transfusions and supportive treatment. “Doctors have successfully controlled the major bleeding in the OT. The child’s BP is now being maintained,” Mr. Lokesh had said then. He appreciated all the doctors, medical teams and officials who worked tirelessly in coordinating the emergency care.

Published – November 01, 2026 12:46 pm IST