On Wednesday, an attack occurred on Delhi's Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta. During the weekly public hearing at the CM's residence, an individual assaulted Rekha Gupta. The accused is said to be a dog lover, but recent findings show he has also fasted for monkey rights.
The Special Cell of the Delhi Police, in collaboration with IB and other intelligence agencies, is questioning the accused. Initial findings reveal that he had frequently visited Ayodhya and conducted a hunger strike in May for monkey protection. Additionally, he has been active in representing animal rights in Rajkot.
During interrogation, the accused shared that in a dream, he had seen a dog sitting atop a Shiva Lingam, making him believe that Lord Shiva had chosen him to voice concerns for dogs. He also mentioned having seen a video recently that discussed creating a shelter for dogs in Delhi.
Rajesh Bhai Khimji, the accused who attacked CM Rekha Gupta, has been taken into custody for five days of interrogation. According to home ministry sources, the central government has provided Chief Minister Rekha Gupta with CRPF security. Her current security arrangements are under review, and she currently has Z security, which is also being evaluated for possible upgradation to Z+ protection.
What transpired at the CM's residence yesterday?
Every Wednesday, a public hearing is held at the Delhi CM's residence. During the hearing, Rekha Gupta was addressing people. Suddenly, the accused slapped Rekha Gupta, lunged at her, and pushed her. Luckily, the wall behind supported her, but the assailant seized her hair.
People present during the incident attempted to restrain the accused. They managed to prevent further assault by focusing on his hands, forcing him to release her hair. This chaotic scene lasted about a minute inside the CM's house.
It is known that the accused hails from Rajkot, Gujarat, and is 41 years old. He is an ardent animal lover and dog enthusiast. His mother mentioned that he was distressed by the Supreme Court's decision regarding stray dogs and thus went to Delhi. For years, he has been collecting leftover bread from neighbors to feed dogs. Neighbors would leave these bread pieces at his home. The accused would then gather the bread to feed dogs and cows. His occupation is rickshaw pulling.
Rajesh’s mother, Bhanu Ben, has pleaded with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta to forgive her son, with folded hands. She offered an apology on her son's behalf. His mother said that he is a devotee of Lord Shiva and had left for Ujjain. He would travel to Ujjain once a month, but when he diverted to Delhi is unknown.
