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Crime
Andhra School Chainsaw Attack Linked to Rejected Proposal: Police
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🗓 01 Nov 2026, 02:50 PM
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Preliminary police reports indicate that a rejected marriage proposal and stalking were the motives behind a recent chainsaw attack at a school in Andhra Pradesh. The accused has been identified as Hemanth alias Dummu from Nagalur.
Police in Andhra Pradesh have revealed preliminary details regarding a violent incident involving a chainsaw attack at a school. Sources indicate that the motive behind the assault was linked to personal grievances, specifically a rejected marriage proposal and subsequent stalking behavior by the accused.
The suspect has been identified as Hemanth, also known by the alias Dummu. According to law enforcement, he is a resident of Nagalur village in the Dharmavaram mandal of Sri Sathya Sai district. The identification was made based on initial investigative findings.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of educational institutions in the region. While the specific details of the attack's execution are being further investigated, the connection to the rejected proposal has been cited as a primary factor in the suspect's actions.
Authorities are currently working to understand the full extent of the stalking allegations and the timeline leading up to the violent event. The case is being handled with priority to ensure justice for the victims and to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The suspect has been identified as Hemanth, also known by the alias Dummu. According to law enforcement, he is a resident of Nagalur village in the Dharmavaram mandal of Sri Sathya Sai district. The identification was made based on initial investigative findings.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of educational institutions in the region. While the specific details of the attack's execution are being further investigated, the connection to the rejected proposal has been cited as a primary factor in the suspect's actions.
Authorities are currently working to understand the full extent of the stalking allegations and the timeline leading up to the violent event. The case is being handled with priority to ensure justice for the victims and to prevent similar incidents in the future.