A shocking incident took place in Delhi during Chief Minister Rekha Gupta’s weekly public hearing session, when a man identified as Rajesh Khimji Sakariya physically attacked her
Rajesh allegedly stormed into the CM’s residence during a Jan Sunwai before carrying out the attack on her.
Who is Rajesh Bhai Khimji Sakariya Bhai of Rajkot, Gujarat who attacked Delhi CM Rekha Gupta and is he a dog lover
According to eyewitnesses, the assailant slapped the Chief Minister, pulled her hair, and hurled abuses before police intervened.
Rajesh Khimji Sakariya arrested for attacking Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
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Delhi Police recently arrested a man named Rajesh Khimji Sakariya on Wednesday morning after he allegedly assaulted Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta during her Jan Sunwai session. According to witness reports, Sakariya entered the room carrying documents, handed one over, shouted, and then physically attacked the CM. Following the incident, a scuffle broke out before security officials managed to restrain him.
While officials confirmed that they managed to recover court papers from him, his actual motive remains unclear. His family has claimed that he had only travelled to Delhi in connection with issues over stray dogs. In response to the attack, extra security was deployed at the CM’s residence to prevent further disruptions in the future.
Charges and allegations
Rajesh Khimji Sakariya currently faces allegations of assault, criminal intimidation, and disrupting a public servant’s duty. While some sources state that he physically attacked the CM, other police sources claim that he threw a heavy object instead, which caused her to fall. As a result, the discrepancy has created confusion around the exact sequence of events. Authorities are still yet to make an official clarification as such.
Reactions from netizens
Delhi CM #RekhaGuptaAttacked
Attacker in Delhi Police Custody | Sources:
– Identified as Rajesh Bhai Khimji Bhai Sakaria
– 41- year old, hails from Gujarat.
– Delhi Police contacts Gujarat counterparts.@Swatij14 with details. pic.twitter.com/lOpA5vLlhS— TIMES NOW (@TimesNow) August 20, 2025
The incident has sparked all kinds of strong responses online, with many users expressing both anger and concern for the CM’s safety. One X user commented:
No matter your grievance, assaulting the elected Chief Minister is unacceptable. Justice must be swift.”
Another user commented:
This is a serious security lapse. A CM was attacked in broad daylight during a people’s hearing. Delhi Police must answer.”
Many netizens speculated about political motives, while others criticized the lack of prior protective measures during such public meetings.
Rajesh Khimji Sakariya biography
Rajesh Bhai Khimji Sakariya Bhai is a resident of Rajkot, Gujarat, who reportedly traveled to Delhi for matters related to the removal of stray dogs. He is currently 41-year-old, and recently triggered political reactions, public outrage, and heightened security at the Chief Minister’s residence after attacking the CM. Following the attack, he was immediately taken into custody by Delhi Police, and there is not much information available about him publicly.
Rajesh’s mother Bhanuben has said that Rajesh did this because of his love for dogs. She said, “I appeal to the Chief Minister that we are poor people, my son should be forgiven.”
The accused’s mother said that Rajesh is a devotee of Mahadev and he had left home saying that he was going to Ujjain and he goes there at least once a month. She said that she didn’t know when Rajesh went to Delhi from Ujjain and yesterday his father called Rajesh and asked when he was coming back. He told his father that he was in Delhi in connection with dogs after which he hung up the phone.
The mother of Rajesh Khimji, accused of attacking Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, claims her son was upset over a dog-related issue. pic.twitter.com/Mq0cHhTpBu
— Times Yug (@TimesYug) August 20, 2025
Official statements
Following the incident, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) has released a statement saying:
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was attacked today during a public grievance hearing. The Delhi Police promptly took the accused into custody and are interrogating him.”
Meanwhile, BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar addressed the media, stating the attacker handed over a paper before launching the assault. Praveen hinted at possible political links, but there has been no official confirmation as of now. While the Delhi Police have confirmed Sakariya’s arrest and interrogation, they have not yet provided any detailed information about charges.
#WATCH | CCTV visuals of the individual, identifying himself as Rajesh Khimji, as he did a recce of Delhi CM Rekha Gupta's Shalimar Bagh residence on 19th August. The man has been nabbed by the Police after he attacked the CM today during Jan Sunvai. #RekhaGuptaAttacked pic.twitter.com/SOwJJokGN9
— Sanjay Jha (@JhaSanjay07) August 20, 2025
