Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Attacked: Accused Is Said To Be A Dog Lover, Was Upset With Govt

Chaos erupted at Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's residence when a man allegedly attacked CM during a routine Jansunwai session meant for addressing citizens' grievances. The attacker, identified as Rajesh Sakriya from Rajkot, Gujarat, had walked in with documents in hand, posing as another resident seeking help. Moments later, he began shouting and suddenly assaulted the Chief Minister, leaving the gathering stunned.

Security personnel moved swiftly to restrain Sakriya, but questions are now being raised over how he managed to get close enough to the CM in the first place. Eyewitnesses say the 41-year-old appeared intoxicated, though this has not been officially confirmed.

Who is Rajesh Sakriya?

Investigators are piecing together Sakriya's motives. His mother revealed he is an animal lover, disturbed by the Supreme Court's recent decision to relocate stray dogs in Delhi-NCR to shelters. Other accounts suggest he had also been distressed by a relative's arrest and may have sought Gupta's intervention.

Political Tempers Rise

The attack has triggered sharp political reactions. The BJP alleged a conspiracy, with minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa claiming opponents cannot tolerate Gupta's growing influence among the people. On the other side, AAP's Atishi condemned the assault, saying, "Disagreement has a place in democracy, violence does not."

Security Breach Under Lens

Delhi Police Commissioner SBK Singh will personally lead the probe into what officials are calling a "serious security lapse." Authorities are under pressure to explain how the attacker bypassed safeguards at a high-security event.

Sakriya is currently being interrogated, and an official police statement is awaited.