Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has reacted to the assault she faced during a ‘Jan Sunwai’ (public hearing) session at her Civil Lines camp office on Wednesday morning. Officials from her office described the incident as part of a “well-planned conspiracy” to kill her.
In a post on X, CM Gupta wrote: “The attack on me during this morning’s public hearing was not just an attack on me, but a cowardly attempt on our resolve to serve Delhi and work for the welfare of the people. Naturally, I was in shock after this attack, but now I am feeling better. I request all my well-wishers not to trouble themselves by coming to meet me. I will soon be seen working among you again. Such attacks can never break my spirit or my resolve to serve the people.”
“Now, I will be among you with even more energy and dedication than before. Public hearings and the resolution of people’s problems will continue with the same seriousness and commitment as before. Your trust and support are my greatest strength. I express my heartfelt gratitude for your immense love, blessings, and good wishes,” she stated.
आज सुबह जनसुनवाई के दौरान मेरे ऊपर हुआ हमला केवल मेरे ऊपर नहीं, बल्कि दिल्ली की सेवा और जनता की भलाई के हमारे संकल्प पर किया गया एक कायराना प्रयास है।
स्वाभाविक है कि इस हमले के बाद मैं सदमे में थी, परन्तु अब बेहतर महसूस कर रही हूँ। मैं अपने सभी शुभचिंतकों से निवेदन करती हूँ कि…
— Rekha Gupta (@gupta_rekha) August 20, 2025
Attacker Identified, IB and Special Cell Begin Interrogation
According to PTI, the accused has been identified as 41-year-old Sakriya Rajeshbhai Khimjibhai, a resident of Rajkot in Gujarat. He was detained immediately after the attack and is now being jointly questioned by the Intelligence Bureau and Delhi Police’s Special Cell.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (North) Raja Banthia confirmed that an FIR under Section 109(1) [attempt to murder] of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita has been registered at Civil Lines police station. The accused has also been booked for assaulting and obstructing a public servant.
A senior police officer told PTI that Khimjibhai had five prior criminal cases against him, including two assault cases involving knife attacks. “It was a serious attack… it could have been life-threatening,” the officer said, adding that the accused was carrying a bag with clothes and papers but no weapon, possibly due to strict checks at the venue.
