Hemanth, 20, attacks 10th grader with chainsaw at Raptadu school
India
A scary moment unfolded at Zilla Parishad High School in Raptadu when a 20-year-old man, Hemanth, entered a classroom with a chainsaw and attacked 10th-grade student M Gopika.
She suffered serious injuries to her face and hands.
The incident has left parents anxious about how safe their kids really are at school.
Education Department offers student counseling
As chaos broke out, most students ran for safety, but Gopika's friend Lakshmi tried to help her.
Police quickly arrested the attacker, and the Education Department is now offering counseling for students who were traumatized.
Still, many parents say they're worried about security on campus going forward.