Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Attacked During Public Hearing, Police Launch Investigation
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was allegedly attacked during a weekly ‘Jan Sunwai’ public grievance programme held at her official residence in Civil Lines on Thursday morning, the BJP said in a statement. According to party leaders, the incident occurred when a man, believed to be around 35 years old, approached the Chief Minister during the hearing, handed over a set of documents, and suddenly became violent.
BJP’s Delhi unit president Virendra Sachdeva strongly condemned the incident, calling it an unacceptable act of aggression against the elected leader.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Attacked – What Happened During the Jan Sunwai
The Delhi CM Rekha Gupta attacked incident reportedly began when the individual submitted court-related papers to the Chief Minister. Witnesses said he then shouted, slapped her, pulled her hair and verbally abused her, before allegedly throwing a heavy object, causing the Chief Minister to fall. A statement from the Chief Minister’s Office confirmed the attack, adding that Delhi Police immediately detained the accused and have begun questioning him.
Political Reactions and Official Response
The incident triggered strong reactions from political leaders across the capital, with several BJP members condemning the attack and demanding a thorough investigation. The Chief Minister’s Office stated that additional police personnel have been deployed at her residence as a precautionary measure. While reports suggest that the CM may have suffered a minor head injury, official confirmation from medical authorities is still awaited.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Attacked Eyewitness Gives Different Account
In an unusual twist, an eyewitness present at the residence claimed that the attacker was a woman—not a man. Delhi Police have not yet clarified this discrepancy and say the matter is under investigation. The identity and motive of the attacker remain unclear.
Police Investigation Underway
The accused is currently in police custody and an official inquiry has been launched to determine the sequence of events and the possible reason behind the attack. Authorities said they are also reviewing CCTV footage from the Chief Minister’s residence to verify eyewitness claims and confirm the identity of the assailant.
(The content is sourced from agencies and has not been edited by mtimes.co.in.)
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