Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was reportedly attacked during her Wednesday morning weekly Jan Sunwai (public hearing) session at her residence, raising serious security issues. The accused, a 41-year-old Sakriya Rajesh Bhai Khimji Bhai from Rajkot in Gujarat, has been identified.
Who is Rajesh Bhai Sakriya?
Sakriya Rajesh Bhai Khimji Bhai, better known as Rajesh Bhai Khimji Bhai Sakaria, is from Rajkot in Gujarat, Delhi Police said. He had appeared before the Chief Minister’s grievance hearing with papers relating to a relative who is in Tihar Jail, they said. He was suspected to have been trying to get the Chief Minister’s intervention to get the relative out.
Police sources indicated that Sakriya had greeted her politely before handing over a paper to the Chief Minister. However, he suddenly turned violent moments later, reportedly slapping Gupta, pulling her hair, and abusing her. Eyewitnesses affirm that security guards instantly pounced on him before he could do further damage.
Attack on Rekha Gupta
The attack occurred at about 8 am during the public grievance hearing, which started an hour ago. Although there have been various accounts of the attack, some of them indicate that Sakriya grabbed Gupta by the hand, and she lost her balance, bumping her head against a table. In other reports, he allegedly hurled a heavy object at her, and both the object and she fell.
After the attack, Gupta was rushed for a check-up. Doctors have asserted that she is stable but in shock, with the BJP leadership emphasizing that she is still determined to carry on her Jan Sunwai sessions despite the attack.
Political Angle Under Probe
Delhi Police have asked Gujarat Police to confirm Sakriya’s identity and background. His potential political allegiance is unknown, though officials said he made comments prior to the assault that suggested connections to a party unhappy with its position in Delhi.
In response to the incident, additional security personnel have been deployed at Chief Minister Gupta’s residence. Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva described Gupta as “a strong woman committed to Delhi’s people” and confirmed she is out of danger.
Sakriya Rajesh Bhai is in the police custody of the Civil Lines police station under questioning. the Delhi Police and the Gujarat authorities are verifying Sakriya Rajesh Bhai’s residential address, and personal data and the investigation into the reason behind the ghastly attack on the Chief Minister continues.
ALSO READ: Breaking: CM Rekha Gupta Attacked During Public Hearing At Her Residence
Sofia Babu Chacko is a journalist with over five years of experience covering Indian politics, crime, human rights, gender issues, and stories about marginalized communities. She believes that every voice matters, and journalism has a vital role to play in amplifying those voices. Sofia is committed to creating impact and shedding light on stories that truly matter. Beyond her work in the newsroom, she is also a music enthusiast who enjoys singing.
