The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has assumed responsibility for Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta’s security, implementing Z-category protection. This follows an attack on her during a ‘Jan Sunwai’ event at her Civil Lines camp office on Wednesday morning.
According to various reports, the transition of security responsibilities from Delhi Police to the CRPF for Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is in progress and expected to be completed within hours. Once finalized, Delhi Police will oversee the outer perimeter of the Chief Minister’s residence, while the CRPF will directly manage her personal and area-specific security. Officials have confirmed that tailored security measures have been put in place to provide 24/7 protection for Rekha Gupta. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was injured in an assault by 41-year-old Rajesh Khimji Sakaria from Rajkot, Gujarat.
What Happened At Delhi CM Rekha Gupta’s Residence On Wednesday?
The meeting began at 7 am on Wednesday, with citizens presenting their problems to Chief Minister Rekha Gupta one by one. Around 8 am, Rajesh Khimji Sakariya approached the CM, handed her a paper, shouted, and then allegedly slapped her, pulled her hair, and abused her. Security personnel quickly restrained him, and he was arrested on the spot. He was taken into custody and shifted to the Civil Lines police station, where questioning is underway, while Delhi Police are verifying his personal details with help from Gujarat authorities. Following the incident, CM Gupta was taken for a medical check-up.
Gupta did not have any serious injury, but Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva said she was “shaken” though safe. He denied that the CM was slapped or hit. He said it looked more like a scuffle when the man tried to pull her.
The accused’s mother revealed to the media the motive behind the attack. She stated that Rajesh, a passionate dog lover, acted out of anger over the controversial issue of sending dogs to shelter homes, a topic sparking heated debate in Delhi.
