Rajesh Sakriya, who attacked Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, was allegedly disturbed by a Supreme Court order on stray dogs. His mother insists he has no political links.
Attacker’s Emotional Trigger: A Dog Lover’s Plea
The man who attacked Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta during a public hearing has been identified as Rajesh Sakriya, a 41-year-old painter from Rajkot, Gujarat. Upon reaching out to his family, Delhi Police learned from his mother, Bhanu, that her son is a passionate animal lover and deeply troubled by the Supreme Court’s recent directive to round up stray dogs in Delhi-NCR and relocate them to shelters.
“My son loves dogs. He was angry after the Supreme Court’s order against stray dogs. And left for Delhi soon after,” Bhanu said, emphasizing that political motives were not involved
Violent Public Hearing Shakes Delhi
- Incident: Rajesh infiltrated the ‘Jansunwai’ public hearing at CM Rekha Gupta’s residence, claiming to have documents to discuss.
- Attack Unfolded: Eyewitnesses reported that Rajesh began shouting and then assaulted the Chief Minister; some suggested he appeared intoxicated, though this remains unverified.
- Immediate Response: Security intervened swiftly, detaining Rajesh as Delhi Police launched an investigation
Political Reactions Emerge
- BJP Stance: Delhi minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa alleged that political rivals couldn’t tolerate the CM’s work, hinting at a possible conspiracy.
- AAP Condemnation: Former CM Atishi denounced the attack, emphasizing that violence has no place in a democracy, and urged the police to take strict action against perpetrators.
- Investigation Launched: Delhi Police Commissioner SBK Singh is overseeing the probe to uncover the true motive and responsibilities behind the attack.
What’s Next?
- Police await an official response from involved parties to assess whether the attack stemmed from emotional distress or had other motives.
- Security protocols at public meetings are under scrutiny for potential lapses.
- As the investigation continues, Rajesh remains in custody for questioning.
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