A 19-year-old student allegedly attacked a 17-year-old girl with a sickle on Wednesday near Barkatpura area in Hyderabad.
Police informed that the girl was attacked by the teenage boy for not accepting his love.
"Both the accused Bharath and C Madhulika are neighbours. Bharath was following and harassing the girl for a few months," said Sudhakar, Assistant Commissioner of Police.
Following this attack, the victim was immediately admitted to a local hospital for treatment.
"The victim has suffered severe injuries on the back of her neck, stomach, and fingers. She is in critical condition and right now is in the ICU," doctors said.
The police have taken Bharath into custody.
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