CCTV footage has surfaced, allegedly capturing Rajesh Khimji, the individual accused of attacking Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, surveying her Shalimar Bagh residence on August 19, the day prior to the incident at a Jan Sunvai event. According to news agency ANI, the footage was released by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta’s office.
The 41-year-old was sent to 5-day police custody after being produced before the court on Wednesday night. He has been charged with attempt to murder. Gupta’s office alleged that the assault a part of a “well-planned conspiracy to kill her”.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was injured in an assault by Rajesh Khimji Sakaria from Rajkot, Gujarat, during a public hearing (‘Jan Sunwai’) at her residence on Wednesday morning. She is currently receiving medical treatment.
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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.
“My son loves dogs. He was angry after the Supreme Court’s order against stray dogs. And left for Delhi soon after. We don’t know anything else,”
