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August 21, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Rekha Gupta, the Chief Minister of Delhi, was granted Z-category CRPF security by the Centre following an attack on her during a public event. The attacker, identified as Rajesh Khimji, was sent to five days of police remand. Gupta, who suffered injuries to her head, shoulder, and hand, stated that such attacks would not break her spirit. The Delhi Police has registered an attempt to murder case against Khimji, who is believed to have acted alone but may have had support from others. The incident has raised questions about the security arrangements for the Chief Minister and whether the 'Janata Darshan' security model could have prevented the attack.
August 20, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Rekha Gupta, the Chief Minister of Delhi, was attacked during a public event by a man named Rajeshbhai Sakriya. Sakriya, a 41-year-old resident of Rajkot, Gujarat, approached Gupta while she was interacting with the public and suddenly slapped her. The incident occurred at a 'Jan Sunwai' event, where Gupta was listening to public grievances. Sakriya was later arrested and identified as the attacker. The attack has sparked condemnation from various political parties, including the AAP and Congress, with concerns raised over the safety of women in public spaces. Gupta's medical checkup was also underway following the incident.