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Chainsaw Attack Aftermath: Attacker Loses Leg, Victim Recovers
3 Nov
Summary
- Accused attacker's right leg was amputated after suffering severe gunshot injuries.
- Victim taken off ventilator and showing signs of recovery, responding to doctors.
- The brutal assault occurred at a school premises on October 31.
Following a horrific chainsaw attack on a schoolgirl on October 31, contrasting medical developments have emerged. The 21-year-old accused, Hemanth, underwent emergency amputation of his right leg. Doctors made the decision after bullet wounds from his apprehension severely compromised circulation, leading to tissue necrosis and gangrene.
Doctors also operated on Hemanth's left leg, which also sustained severe gunshot injuries. He remains under tight police custody as he recovers from the surgeries. The victim, a Class 10 student, is showing positive signs of recovery. She has been moved off ventilator support at a Bengaluru hospital.
The student underwent extensive surgical procedures and is stable in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. She has begun responding to medical staff and can speak single words. Her condition improves daily, with high-flow oxygen tapering and successful nasal tube feeding. Blood transfusions were administered due to significant blood loss.
Physiotherapy has been initiated to aid her physical recovery, and she remains under continuous multi-specialty monitoring. Doctors are closely tracking her vital parameters to ensure a smooth recuperation process.
