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Chainsaw attacker's leg amputated after police shootout
4 Nov
Summary
- Right leg of 21-year-old Hemanth amputated due to gangrene.
- Hemanth sustained gunshot injuries during a police encounter.
- He is the prime accused in a chainsaw attack on two students.
Doctors at Anantapur government general hospital amputated the right leg of Hemanth, 21, the main suspect in a chainsaw attack on two female students. The amputation occurred shortly after midnight on Monday due to severe gunshot injuries resulting in gangrene.
These injuries were sustained during a police encounter in the Atmakur forest area. Hemanth had fled after attacking the students. Police located him, and he allegedly attempted to attack officers with a knife, prompting police to fire in self-defense.
Hemanth's left leg also required surgery for gunshot wounds. He is currently under heavy security in a specialized ward at the hospital while recovering.
