Key Takeaways
- The MHA has directed Delhi Police to prepare a detailed report of the security breach
- The attack on Delhi CM Rekha Gupta was premeditated, with the assailant posing as a complainant
- The Delhi Police is investigating the attack, with the MHA providing guidance
New Delhi: Taking cognizance of the attack on Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has directed Delhi Police to prepare a detailed report of the security breach and submit it as soon as possible.
The directive confirmed by national BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari to UNI underscores the seriousness with which the Central government is treating the incident.
A probe into the matter has revealed that the attack was premeditated, sources said. The assailant, identified as a 35-year-old man posed as a complainant, and carried documents to gain access to the hearing. Later, on the pretext of handling over a petition, he allegedly slapped the CM and pulled her hair. He was immediately subdued by security personnel.
The Delhi Police is now interrogating the attacker in custody. Investigators are meticulously examining his previous criminal records, if any, and his political affiliations to uncover a potential motive behind the targeted attack.
The incident, which has sparked widespread condemnation across party lines, continues to unfold as authorities work to understand the full scope of the security lapse that allowed the individual to get close enough to physically assault the Chief Minister.
