Planned Attack on Delhi CM Rekha Gupta: Police Probe Attacker’s Movements

New Delhi: A shocking incident unfolded at CM Rekha Gupta’s residence in Civil Lines, North Delhi, when an assailant attacked her during the public grievance hearing (Jan Sunwai) on Wednesday morning. The attacker, Rajesh Bhai Khimji Bhai Sakriya, a resident of Rajkot, Gujarat, was immediately apprehended by security personnel and handed over to the police.

Reconstructed Timeline of Events

Aug 17: Left Rajkot for Ahmedabad by train.

Aug 18: Traveled to Ujjain, visited temples including Mahakal, Kal Bhairav, and Mahalaxmi.

Aug 19: Boarded Indore-New Delhi Express, reached New Delhi station at 6:30 AM.

Visited Hanuman temple in Karol Bagh, participated in Hanuman Chalisa recitation.

Asked for directions to the CM’s residence.

Aug 19 (evening): Stayed at a Gujarati Dharamshala in Civil Lines.

Aug 20: Arrived near CM’s residence around 8 AM, just before the attack.

CCTV and Surveillance Findings

Footage shows Rajesh reconnoitering the area outside the CM’s residence.

Seen speaking to a rickshaw puller, handing over cash, and making videos of the premises.

Frequently glanced towards the residence during the recording.

Psychological Evaluation

• Police ordered a mental health assessment.
• Family revealed past instances of self-harm, including a recent incident of cutting his head with a blade.

Possible Motive

• While Rajesh claimed he planned a hunger strike to protest animal cruelty, police remain doubtful.
• He reportedly watched multiple videos related to dog cruelty.
• Claimed to have seen a viral video accusing CM Gupta of planning to relocate 3 lakh stray dogs to shelters.