Delhi CM Rekha Gupta To Hold First Jan Sunwai Amid Tight Security Days After Attack

Last Updated:September 03, 2025, 07:19 IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was attacked last week during a public interaction, raising serious questions about her security

Delhi CM's security was increased after the incident. (File Photo)

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is set to attend her first “Jan Sunwai" programme on Tuesday at her camp office under heavy security, days after she was attacked. The interactive session with the public will take place at the Mukhya Mantri Jan Sewa Sadan from 8 am to 10 am.

Authorities said elaborate security arrangements were made, including the deployment of additional police personnel, both in uniform and plain clothes, as well as the use of a facial recognition system (FRS) van to screen people entering the venue. Women police officers were also stationed at the chief minister’s residence and around the venue to ensure safety.

Instructions were issued restricting unnecessary movement during the CM’s interactions to prevent overcrowding. Officers and security staff closely accompanied her throughout the event. Senior officials from the North District police were also on the ground to oversee the arrangements.

Officials stressed that the measures were designed to ensure that the Jan Sunwai was conducted in a systematic and secure manner, allowing citizens to raise their issues directly with the chief minister.

What Happened last Week

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was attacked last week during a public interaction, raising serious questions about her security. According to officials, the incident occurred when she was meeting citizens as part of her outreach programme, and an individual managed to breach the crowd to target her. Though she escaped with minor injuries, the episode triggered widespread criticism of the lax security arrangements around the CM.

In the aftermath, the Delhi Police reviewed her security detail and decided to scale up protection measures. Additional police personnel, including women officers, were deployed at her residence.

Abhro Banerjee

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September 03, 2025, 07:19 IST

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