NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta took to X on Wednesday to address the attack on her during a public hearing at her Civil Lines camp office earlier in the day.
In her statement in Hindi, Gupta said the assault “was not just an attack on me, but a cowardly attempt on our resolve to serve Delhi and work for the welfare of the public.”
She added that she was initially in shock but is now recovering and urged well-wishers not to visit her, promising to return to her duties soon. “Naturally, I was in shock after this attack, but I am now feeling better. I request all my well-wishers not to trouble themselves by visiting me. I will soon be seen working among you again.”
“Such attacks can never break my spirit or my commitment to serving the public. Now, I will be among you with even greater energy and dedication than before,” Gupta said.
She reassured citizens that public hearings and problem-resolution initiatives would continue with the same seriousness, citing public trust as her “greatest strength.”
“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 said.
The attack on Delhi CM took place during a public hearing at her camp office in Civil Lines around 8.15 am today. Her office described it as part of a "well-planned conspiracy to kill her". Police officials said the assault was serious and could have been life-threatening.
The accused, 41-year-old Sakariya Rajeshbhai Khimjibhai from Rajkot, Gujarat, has a criminal record and was previously booked in five cases, including a knife attack, police said.
He was detained immediately and is currently being interrogated at Civil Lines police station. Delhi Police have registered an FIR under sections 109 (attempt to murder), 132 (assault on a public servant), and 221 (obstruction of public servant).
Authorities said Sakariya arrived in Delhi two days prior, carrying out reconnaissance near the CM’s residence and her camp office. CCTV footage captured him in the area, and his mobile phone, seized by police, reportedly contains videos of previous public hearings.
Security measures for CM Gupta, currently under ‘Z’ category protection, may be reviewed by the ministry of home affairs following the investigation.
Sakariya’s mother, Bhanuben Sakariya, claimed her son is apolitical and had traveled to Delhi to protest a Supreme Court order on stray dogs, describing him as someone who “loves dogs, cows and birds.”
Deputy Commissioner of Police (North) Raja Banthia said further investigation is underway, with the Special Cell of Delhi Police involved.
In her statement in Hindi, Gupta said the assault “was not just an attack on me, but a cowardly attempt on our resolve to serve Delhi and work for the welfare of the public.”
She added that she was initially in shock but is now recovering and urged well-wishers not to visit her, promising to return to her duties soon. “Naturally, I was in shock after this attack, but I am now feeling better. I request all my well-wishers not to trouble themselves by visiting me. I will soon be seen working among you again.”
“Such attacks can never break my spirit or my commitment to serving the public. Now, I will be among you with even greater energy and dedication than before,” Gupta said.
She reassured citizens that public hearings and problem-resolution initiatives would continue with the same seriousness, citing public trust as her “greatest strength.”
“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 said.
The attack on Delhi CM took place during a public hearing at her camp office in Civil Lines around 8.15 am today. Her office described it as part of a "well-planned conspiracy to kill her". Police officials said the assault was serious and could have been life-threatening.
The accused, 41-year-old Sakariya Rajeshbhai Khimjibhai from Rajkot, Gujarat, has a criminal record and was previously booked in five cases, including a knife attack, police said.
He was detained immediately and is currently being interrogated at Civil Lines police station. Delhi Police have registered an FIR under sections 109 (attempt to murder), 132 (assault on a public servant), and 221 (obstruction of public servant).
Authorities said Sakariya arrived in Delhi two days prior, carrying out reconnaissance near the CM’s residence and her camp office. CCTV footage captured him in the area, and his mobile phone, seized by police, reportedly contains videos of previous public hearings.
Security measures for CM Gupta, currently under ‘Z’ category protection, may be reviewed by the ministry of home affairs following the investigation.
Sakariya’s mother, Bhanuben Sakariya, claimed her son is apolitical and had traveled to Delhi to protest a Supreme Court order on stray dogs, describing him as someone who “loves dogs, cows and birds.”
Deputy Commissioner of Police (North) Raja Banthia said further investigation is underway, with the Special Cell of Delhi Police involved.
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