Anantapur: The youth accused of attacking a 15-year-old girl inside her classroom at a Zilla Parishad School in Andhra Pradesh’s Anantapur was shot by the police after he allegedly attacked them with a knife on Sunday.

The 20-year-old, identified as Hemanth, is now battling for his life after sustaining multiple bullet injuries in police firing, as reported by NDTV.

The police fired around six rounds after he allegedly resisted arrest and attacked them with a knife, injuring a Circle Inspector. The accused may lose a leg due to permanent damage he has sustained. However, doctors still need to confirm the same.

He was rushed to the Government General Hospital in Anantapur and admitted for emergency treatment.

The accused suffered injuries in the lower part of his body with the possibility of his legs being amputated, Anantapur SP P Jagadeesh said. However, there is no confirmation about his medical condition from doctors.

Hemanth entered the school with the chainsaw on Saturday and attacked the Class-X student, who happens to be a close relative. A classmate of the girl, who attempted to save her, was also injured.

The girl he targeted was seriously injured in the attack and has lost her right hand. There are severe wounds on her face, neck and other body parts besides multiple fractures.

She was rushed to Manipal Hospital in Bengaluru through a specially arranged green corridor after primary emergency treatment at Anantapur Government General Hospital.

Doctors have performed extensive surgeries, and she was moved to the intensive care unit for continued monitoring.

Andhra Pradesh education minister Nara Lokesh, who visited her, said the necessary surgeries had been completed and her condition was stable, but the next 48 hours would be crucial.

The second girl, who was injured while trying to save her classmate, has also received medical attention.