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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.
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