CRPF Takes Over Delhi CM's Security After Attacker Receives Z Category Protection

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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was attacked by a man from Gujarat's Rajkot on Wednesday, who pulled her hair, pushed her, and slapped her. The attacker, Rajesh Bhai Khimji Bhai Sakariya, was later apprehended by Gupta's security personnel. In response, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has taken over the CM's security, a move that comes after the Centre accorded Z category protection to her. The CRPF personnel will be deployed along with the Delhi Police at Gupta's residence.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has taken over the security of Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, a day after she was attacked by a man from Gujarat's Rajkot.
  • The Centre has accorded Z category security to the Delhi CM, which will be provided by the CRPF personnel along with the Delhi Police.
  • The attacker, Rajesh Bhai Khimji Bhai Sakariya, was nabbed by Gupta's security personnel and sent a five-day police remand on Thursday.
  • Sakariya is reported to have been mentally unstable and had a history of attacking family members in the past.
  • The Delhi Police have registered an attempt to murder case against Sakariya under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
  • The police are investigating the motive behind the attack and have initiated a probe from all possible angles.
  • The CRPF personnel will be deployed at Gupta's official residence in Civil Lines, along with the Delhi Police.
  • The attacker's mother has stated that Sakariya is a dog lover and was upset over the Supreme Court's recent verdict on stray dogs.

Statistics:

  • 41-year-old Rajesh Bhai Khimji Bhai Sakariya is the attacker who pulled Delhi CM Rekha Gupta's hair, pushed her, and slapped her on Wednesday.
  • CRPF personnel will be deployed at Gupta's residence along with the Delhi Police.
  • The Centre has accorded Z category security to the Delhi CM.
  • Sakariya was sent a five-day police remand on Thursday.
  • The Delhi Police have registered an attempt to murder case against Sakariya.
  • Sakariya is reported to be mentally unstable and has a history of attacking family members in the past.

Sources:

  • IANS - Indian news agency
  • Indian National Press (Bombay) Pvt. Ltd., distributed by Contify.com