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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was violently attacked during her weekly public grievance session. The assailant reportedly slapped her, pulled her hair, and hurled a heavy object during the assault. This incident represents a significant security failure at the Chief Minister's official residence. Police have made an arrest while medical teams assess the extent of Gupta's injuries.

Key Points: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Attacked During Jan Sunvai Public Hearing

  • Attacker hurled heavy object causing CM to fall on ground
  • Security heightened at CM residence after major lapse
  • BJP state chief condemned attack and headed to residence
  • Police arrested suspect currently under interrogation at station
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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta attacked during Jan Sunvai at her official residence

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta assaulted during weekly public grievance session at her official residence, suffering injuries in major security breach.

"The attack was conducted by a man in his 30s, who handed some papers to the chief minister and referred to a court case before assaulting her - Unverified Reports"

New Delhi, Aug 20

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was attacked during the weekly 'Jan Sunvai' at her official residence in Civil Lines on Wednesday.

The police have arrested the attacker and are interrogating him. However, the reason for the attack is not clear yet.

Sources told IANS that a person, during the weekly public hearing, suddenly came out and hurled a heavy object at the Chief Minister.

Chief Minister Gupta fell on the ground after this attack, sources said.

According to preliminary unverified information, the attacker shouted at Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, slapped her, and began abusing her. There was a serious scuffle involving the Chief Minister.

The attack was conducted by a man in his 30s, who handed some papers to the chief minister and referred to a court case before assaulting her, as per some unverified reports. He also pulled her hair and slapped her.

However, there is no official account of the attack yet.

This incident is being viewed as a significant lapse in her security.

Currently, the Chief Minister is being monitored by a doctor, after which it will be clear how many injuries she has suffered, said sources.

Following the incident, security has been heightened at the Chief Minister's residence.

Top officials of the Delhi Police are present at the spot, and an investigation is underway at the Civil Lines police station.

According to the police, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) has reached the CM Rekha Gupta's residence.

More details are awaited.

BJP state chief Virendra Sachdeva condemned the attack on the Chief Minister. He said that he is currently headed to Gupta's residence.

The Chief Minister conducts 'Jan Sunvai' every week at her official residence to listen to the public grievances. Hundreds of people visit her during the 'Jan Sunvai'.

- IANS

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Priya S
While violence is never acceptable, this incident shows how frustrated people are becoming with the system. When grievances aren't addressed properly, some take extreme steps. Still, attacking a woman CM like this is deplorable.
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Michael C
Serious security failure! Jan Sunvai is meant to help people, but if CMs aren't safe during these sessions, how can they continue this important practice? Need better screening procedures.
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Ananya R
Pulling hair and slapping? This is not just an attack, it's humiliation of a woman leader. As a society we need to condemn this strongly. Hope she gets justice soon.
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Vikram M
The fact that someone could get so close to the CM with a heavy object shows massive intelligence failure. Security personnel should be held accountable. This cannot happen again!
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Sarah B
While I condemn the attack, I appreciate that our leaders still do public hearings like Jan Sunvai. In many countries, leaders are completely inaccessible. Hope they improve security rather than stop this practice.

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