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THIS is the shocking moment a machete-wielding madman and attacks an innocent woman from behind in an Indian temple.

The man is seen dealing a savage blow to her head with the machete, causing a severe gash before pursuing her, slashing her repeatedly as she tries to run away.

The woman is reportedly an administrator at the temple where she was attacked
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The woman is reportedly an administrator at the temple where she was attackedCredit: Caters News Agency
Some reports have suggested it was the result of a family rivalry
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Some reports have suggested it was the result of a family rivalryCredit: Caters News Agency
The savage attacker dealt the woman a brutal blow from behind with the knife
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The savage attacker dealt the woman a brutal blow from behind with the knifeCredit: Caters News Agency

During the terrifying footage, the woman becomes trapped between the man and a wall, and is powerless as he continues to hack away at her.

Her sickening ordeal only ended when other temple visitors tackled the madman, and held onto him until police arrived.

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The footage was captured on a CCTV camera installed inside the Kotilingeshwara temple in the city of Kolar, in southern India's Karnataka State.

The victim was identified only by her first name Kumari, and it is reproted she is the administrator of the temple.

She was rushed to hospital with horrific wounds, but is expected to survive the brutal attack.

Luckily, the woman is reportedly expected to survive the horrific attack
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Luckily, the woman is reportedly expected to survive the horrific attackCredit: Caters News Agency
The attacker is said to be a 24-year-old engineer
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The attacker is said to be a 24-year-old engineerCredit: Caters News Agency

The attacker has been identified by his first name, Santosh, and is a 24-year-old engineer who lives in the same village as Kumari.

Although the motive for the attack remains unconfirmed, some reports have suggested it may be related to a family rivalry.

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