Delhi CM Rekha Gupta attacked in her office
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was attacked on Wednesday at her Civil Lines camp office during a public hearing.
The assailant, Rajeshbhai Khimjibhai Sakriya from Rajkot, Gujarat, posed as a visitor before grabbing Gupta's hand, leading to a scuffle during which her head hit a table.
Police have charged him with attempted murder and taken him into custody.
Police are investigating if others were involved
Sakriya's motive was to push for the release of a jailed relative connected to his court case.
CCTV showed he had checked out Gupta's office beforehand. Police found digital evidence on his phone and spoke to witnesses.
For now, Delhi Police have stepped up protection for Gupta after CRPF briefly took over her security.
Authorities are also looking into whether there's more behind the attack or if others were involved.