Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was attacked on Wednesday during her weekly Jan Sunvai at her official residence in Civil Lines, raising serious concerns over her security arrangements. According to initial reports, a man in his 30s suddenly approached the Chief Minister during the public hearing, hurled a heavy object at her, and then physically assaulted her by slapping and pulling her hair. The sudden assault led to a scuffle, and Gupta reportedly fell to the ground during the incident. Though the attacker has been arrested and is being interrogated by the police, the exact motive behind the attack remains unclear.

Sources suggest that before the assault, the attacker handed some papers to the Chief Minister and referred to a court case. Despite these claims, officials have not yet released an official statement on the attacker’s identity or background. Following the incident, Gupta was immediately examined by a doctor to assess possible injuries, while senior Delhi Police officials rushed to the scene. The Civil Lines police station has taken charge of the investigation, and security at the Chief Minister’s residence has been significantly tightened in the aftermath of the shocking event.

Political reactions were swift, with BJP state chief Virendra Sachdeva strongly condemning the attack and heading to Gupta’s residence to take stock of the situation. The Chief Minister holds weekly grievance hearings to address issues faced by citizens, drawing hundreds of attendees each week. However, this attack has highlighted glaring lapses in her security arrangements and sparked debate over the safety of public leaders during direct interactions with citizens. Officials said more details about the case and the attacker’s motive will emerge once the interrogation concludes.