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News18
5 hours ago
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- News18
Rajesh Sakriya, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta's Attacker, Sent To 5-Day Police Custody
Following the attack, the accused was identified as 41-year-old Rajesh Bhai Khimji Bhai Sakriya, a resident of Gujarat's Rajkot. Delhi Police on Wednesday registered an FIR of attempt to murder in connection with the attack on Chief Minister Rekha Gupta during a 'Jan Sunwai" programme on Wednesday. Following this, the police produced the attacker, Rajesh Khimji Sakriya, before the court late at night, following which he was sent to a five-day police custody. Delhi Chief Minister was addressing a weekly 'Jan Sunwai' programme at her residence when a man entered, allegedly handed over a paper to Gupta, and then shouted, slapped her, pulled her hair, and abused her. The accused grabbed the Chief Minister by her hair and did not let go for quite some time, sources reported. The individual was identified as 41-year-old Rajesh Bhai Khimji Bhai Sakriya, a resident of Gujarat's Rajkot. He was overpowered by the security team and arrested. The Delhi Police registered an attempt to murder case against him for attacking the Delhi Chief Minister. Meanwhile, Rajesh Sakriya, the accused in the attack on Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, has earlier as well faced cases and had been booked under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) that relate to causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means and intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace, news agency PTI quoted officals as saying. Delhi CM Reacted In her first statement hours after the attack, Gupta responded by saying that it was a 'cowardly attack" on the BJP-led government's effort to serve the people of the national capital. 'The attack on me during this morning's public hearing was not just an attack on me, but a cowardly attempt on our resolve to serve Delhi and work for the welfare of the people," the Chief Minister wrote in a post on X. The incident triggered a political row with the ruling BJP alleging a conspiracy by the Opposition. However, the opposition, including Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress, condemned the incident, saying there is no place for violence in a democracy. view comments First Published: August 21, 2025, 07:27 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Loading comments...
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21 hours ago
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Who is Rajesh Bhai Sakriya? The man from Gujarat who attacked Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta was attacked during a public grievance hearing at her residence on Wednesday morning. The man, identified as Rajesh Bhai Khimji Bhai Sakriya, allegedly handed over a paper to the CM, shouted, slapped, pulled her hair, and abused her. According to his mother, the 41-year-old is a dog lover and was upset with the Supreme Court ruling on the removal of stray dogs in Delhi-NCR Around 8 am Rajesh Sakariya, carrying some court papers, allegedly entered Rekha Gupta's Camp Office posing as a complainant and attacked her. Image courtesy: News18, PTI Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's routine Jan Sunwai (public hearing) at her residence on Wednesday took an unexpected and disturbing turn when she was allegedly attacked by a man posing as a complainant. Eyewitnesses told News18 that around 8 am, the man approached Gupta with a document, shouted at her, and then allegedly slapped her, hurled abuses and even pulled her hair. Security personnel quickly intervened, and the CM was rushed to the hospital. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The attacker was later identified as Rajesh Bhai Khimji Bhai Sakriya, a resident of Gujarat's Rajkot. He is currently being interrogated by the Delhi Police. The shocking incident has raised sharp questions about the security arrangements around the chief minister, while also triggering strong political reactions across party lines. So what exactly happened? Why did Sakariya target the CM? Here's a closer look How the attack on Delhi CM unfolded Delhi CM Rekha Gupta was meeting residents at her new Civil Lines residence on Wednesday morning as part of a regular Jansunwai (public hearing) session, during which she hears their grievances. According to News18, the incident took place around 8 am when Sakariya, carrying some court papers, allegedly entered the CM's Camp Office posing as a complainant. He stood in the queue with others. He then broke the line and reportedly began shouting during the conversation with the CM, and then attacked her. Some eyewitnesses told NDTV that he appeared to be drunk, though this has not been confirmed by the authorities. Delhi BJP chief Virendraa Sachdeva told News18 that the man tried to drag Gupta by the hand, which led to a scuffle. He added that during this, her head may have struck a corner. She was soon rushed to the hospital for a medical check-up. Delhi CM Rekha Gupta was meeting residents as part of a regular Jansunwai (public hearing) session when she was attacked. File The Chief Minister's Office later issued a statement confirming the incident: 'Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was attacked today during a public grievance hearing. The Delhi Police promptly took the accused into custody and are interrogating him.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Police officials said they are verifying the attacker's details with the help of authorities in Gujarat. In the meantime, additional security has been deployed at the Chief Minister's residence. According to NDTV sources from Delhi Police, an inquiry will be conducted to find what led to this big security breach. Delhi Police Commissioner SBK Singh is expected to monitor this probe. Who is Sakriya Rajesh Bhai? According to a News18 report, the accused has been identified as 41-year-old Sakriya Rajesh Bhai Khimji Bhai, a resident of Rajkot in Gujarat. Delhi Police have reached out to his family. Speaking to the media, his mother, Bhanu Ben, described him as a dog lover who was disturbed by the Supreme Court's recent order to round up stray dogs in Delhi-NCR and shift them to shelters. 'My son is an animal lover and was deeply disturbed by the issue related to dogs. That is why he went to Delhi,' she told the outlet Sakriya Rajesh Bhai Khimji Bhai is a resident of Rajkot in Gujarat. He also has criminal cases registered against him in the state. Image courtesy: News18 However, several reports suggest a different motive. According to these accounts, Sakriya had gone to the public meeting to seek the chief minister's help after one of his relatives was arrested and lodged in Tihar Jail. He was believed to be carrying court-related documents with him, though an official statement from Delhi Police is still awaited. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Sources told News18, Sakriya has as many as five criminal cases registered against him in Gujarat, including charges of causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons and abettment to suicide. Some reports also alleged that the accused had been conducting surveillance for nearly 24 hours before the incident, and had even gone as far as visiting the Chief Minister's residence. How is Rekha Gupta now? Delhi BJP chief Virendraa Sachdeva confirmed that Gupta is 'shaken' but out of danger. 'Doctors have confirmed that Gupta is stable but in shock. She remains determined to continue her daily work and Jan Sunwai sessions. She is a strong woman with a clear commitment to Delhi," he told News18. For now, she is resting, but has made it clear that she will not cancel her scheduled programmes, Sachdeva added. The unexpected attack on the Delhi CM has drawn sharp condemnation from political leaders across party lines. Leader of Opposition and former CM Atishi said, 'In a democracy, there is a place for disagreement and protest, but there is no place for violence.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD दिल्ली की मुख्यमंत्री रेखा गुप्ता पर हुआ हमला बेहद निंदनीय है। लोकतंत्र में असहमति और विरोध की जगह होती है, लेकिन हिंसा के लिए कोई जगह नहीं है। उम्मीद है कि दिल्ली पुलिस दोषियों पर कड़ी से कड़ी कार्रवाई करेगी। आशा है मुख्यमंत्री पूरी तरह सुरक्षित हैं। — Atishi (@AtishiAAP) August 20, 2025 AAP supremo and former CM Arvind Kejriwal also took to X, writing, 'The attack on Delhi's Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is highly condemnable. In a democratic system, differences of opinion and opposition are acceptable, but there can be no place for violence.' दिल्ली की मुख्यमंत्री रेखा गुप्ता पर हुआ हमला बेहद निंदनीय है। लोकतांत्रिक व्यवस्था में विचारों का मतभेद और विरोध स्वीकार्य है, लेकिन हिंसा के लिए कोई स्थान नहीं हो सकता। मुझे विश्वास है कि दिल्ली पुलिस उचित कार्रवाई करेगी। आशा है कि मुख्यमंत्री पूरी तरह सुरक्षित और स्वस्थ हों। — Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) August 20, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav echoed the condemnation but turned the spotlight on law and order. 'If the Chief Minister of Delhi is not safe, then how can a common man or a common woman remain safe?' he asked. #WATCH | On an attack on Delhi CM Rekha Gupta during Jan Sunvai at CM Residence, Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav says, "This is very unfortunate. CM leads the entire Delhi, and I think that the more such incidents are condemned, the less it is. But this incident also exposes… — ANI (@ANI) August 20, 2025 With input from agencies
News18
a day ago
- Politics
- News18
How Did Delhi CM Rekha Gupta's Attacker Come So Close? Exclusive On Probe From Intel Sources
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Attacked, Assaulted: 'The real question is how he came so close despite security in place,' intelligence sources said Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was attacked during a public grievance hearing on Wednesday morning at her residence in Civil Lines in the national capital. The incident took place during the weekly 'Jan Sunwai' programme when a man entered, allegedly handed over a paper to the Chief Minister, shouted, slapped her, pulled her hair, and abused her. The accused grabbed the Chief Minister by her hair and did not let go for quite some time. The attacker was identified as 41-year-old Rajesh Bhai Khimji Bhai Sakriya, a resident of Gujarat's Rajkot. Sakriya was later arrested, and the Delhi Police were verifying the details of the accused with assistance from the Gujarat Police. 'He is an animal lover and was disturbed after the Supreme Court decision to remove the stray dogs. He is a hotelier and was involved in other cases too. He has been booked under section 326 for fighting. Joint interrogation is on and teams are questioning him," said intelligence sources. 'The real question is how he came so close despite security in place," they said. A Medico-Legal Case (MLC) of the Chief Minister was underway. Meanwhile, the mother of the accused alleged that her son travelled to the national capital to speak to the Chief Minister over the issue of stray dogs, adding that the accused is an animal lover. She also alleged the accused suffered mental issues and had attacked his family members on multiple occasions. Sources said the accused arrived at the Chief Minister's Office at nearly 7.30 am today. One of his relatives has been lodged in the Tihar Jail, and he was carrying court-related documents related to the same. The accused wanted his relative to be released from jail, it was known. Meanwhile, the mother of the accused alleged that his son travelled to the national capital to speak to the Chief Minister over the issue of stray dogs, adding that the accused is an animal lover. She also alleged the accused suffered mental issues and had attacked his family members on multiple occasions. Delhi BJP Vice President Kapil Mishra, in an X post, wrote, 'The attack on Chief Minister Rekha Gupta Ji is an unforgivable crime. A woman, a daughter, who is dedicated day and night solely to the service of Delhi, those who attack her and those who orchestrate it are both cowards and criminals. Shameful and condemnable." BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj termed the attack a 'very cowardly incident" and hailed Rekha Gupta as 'a woman of steel resolve". Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma wrote on X, 'The attack on Chief Minister Rekha Gupta during the 'Jan Sunwai' at her residence is highly condemnable and a direct assault on democratic values. The public hearing program is a means to connect directly with the people, where the public can convey their questions and concerns to the Chief Minister without any fear or hindrance." view comments Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: August 20, 2025, 14:41 IST News india How Did Delhi CM Rekha Gupta's Attacker Come So Close? Exclusive On Probe From Intel Sources Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Loading comments...
News18
a day ago
- Politics
- News18
80-Second Horror At Rekha Gupta's Residence: Attacker Slapped Her, Pulled Hair As She Stumbled
Last Updated: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta was attacked by a man during a public meeting at her residence. Sources said the assault and security intervention lasted just 80 seconds. The Delhi Police, examining the CCTV footage of the attack on Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday, found that the assault and the intervention by the security happened within 80 seconds, sources told CNN-News18. The accused, who was later identified as Rajesh Bhai Khimji Bhai Sakriya, was standing in a queue to meet the Chief Minister and had nearly five people before him. Sources said he breached the queue and approached Rekha Gupta with the documents he was carrying. Sakriya first slapped the Chief Minister, it was known, after which she stumbled onto a nearby wall. The accused then grabbed the Chief Minister by her hair, sources informed. Soon after, the accused was taken over by the Chief Minister's security staff and others present at the location. Rekha Gupta was attacked during a 'Jan Sunwai' programme at her camp office in Civil Lines on Wednesday morning, her office said. The accused was later arrested and was being interrogated. 'A person attacked Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta during 'Jan Sunwai' today. Delhi Police has detained the accused and is questioning him," the Chief Minister's Office said in a statement. Talking to reporters after meeting the Chief Minister, Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva said that Chief Minister Gupta is 'shaken", but she is doing fine. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Loading comments...
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Delhi CM attacked: Accused Rajesh Bhai Sakriya came from Rajkot; Rekha Gupta taken to hospital — what we know so far
NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta was allegedly attacked on Wednesday during a Jan Sunvai held at her residence in North Delhi's Civil Lines. Here's what we know so far: The accused is identified as 41-year-old Rajesh Bhai Khimji Bhai Sakriya from Rajkot. Delhi Police detained the man at the scene; he is being questioned. The accused claimed he came to file a petition for the release of a jailed relative; the petition is reportedly pending in court. Eyewitnesses said the accused approached the CM, presented papers, then suddenly grabbed her hand and tried to pull her, causing a brief scuffle. The man was immediately caught by police. CM Rekha Gupta was taken to the hospital for a medical checkup. Delhi BJP president Virendraa Sachdeva said the CM is stable, suffered a light blow to the head, and denied rumors of a slap or stone attack. Security was heightened at the CM's residence following the incident; top police officials are overseeing the investigation. Delhi Leader of Opposition Atishi condemned the attack, urging strict police action and affirming the CM's safety. The Chief Minister is currently under medical observation and is expected to continue her scheduled programs for the day. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
