After slapping incident, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta gets Z-plus CRPF security

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was attacked on Wednesday during a public grievance session (‘Jan Sunwai’) at her Civil Lines residence. Following the incident, the Centre approved Z-category CRPF security for the CM, which includes additional personnel and enhanced protection measures. Paramilitary forces have also been deployed outside her residence to strengthen security.

The alleged attacker, identified as 41-year-old Rajesh Sakriya from Rajkot, Gujarat, reportedly approached the CM during the session, handed over a paper, shouted, slapped her, pulled her hair, and hurled abuses. Security personnel intervened immediately, overpowered him, and he was arrested on the spot. He has been booked under charges including attempt to murder and sent to five-day police custody.

Delhi Police have introduced strict measures for future Jan Sunwai sessions. Complainants will not be allowed to directly approach the CM; all grievances will first undergo verification before being presented. A designated perimeter will ensure visitors cannot come close to the chief minister during public hearings.

Political leaders across parties condemned the attack. Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva dismissed initial claims that the CM sustained serious injuries, while Delhi minister Kapil Mishra confirmed that she suffered physical injuries and was in shock, but has been working from her residence.

The Ministry of Home Affairs’ guidelines, outlined in the ‘Yellow Book,’ now inform the revised security protocols. These measures are intended to prevent any recurrence and ensure enhanced protection for the chief minister during public interactions and at her official residence.