Attack on Delhi CM Rekha Gupta: While addressing public grievances at her residence, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was suddenly assaulted by a man. Reports indicate that the attacker, identified as Rajesh Khimji Sakariya, approached the CM with a complaint letter. He waved the letter in the air before rushing toward her, shouting. Before anyone could intervene, he slapped the Chief Minister and attempted to grab her hand to further assault her. Delhi Police have arrested the accused and further investigation is underway.
What Happened To Her?
On Wednesday morning, during a public hearing at CM Rekha Gupta’s house in Civil Lines, a man named Rajesh Khimji Sakariya attacked her. He first gave her some papers, and then quickly slapped her many times and pulled her hair. Security guards caught him immediately. The CM did not get any physical injuries, but she is in shock and doctors are treating her at her home. The attacker is now at the Civil Lines police station, where he is being questioned. Both the Aam Aadmi Party and the Congress have condemned the attack and asked for strict action against him.
A senior police officer reported that during initial questioning by the Intelligence Bureau, the suspect identified himself as Rajesh Bhai Khimji Bhai Sakriya, a 41-year-old resident of Rajkot. Authorities are currently verifying his identity and background, having reached out to the Gujarat Police to confirm his claims.
An eyewitness, speaking to PTI, described Chief Minister Rekha Gupta as “visibly shaken” after the attack. “She was addressing public grievances when we heard a commotion from behind. By the time we looked, the police had already apprehended the attacker,” the eyewitness recounted. Another witness, Shailendra Kumar from Uttam Nagar, who was present with a sewer-related complaint, stated, “I reached the gates and suddenly there was chaos because the CM was slapped. This is unacceptable.”
