Delhi CM Rekha Gupta’s security revamped with Z-plus cover after attack at Civil Lines camp office.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta will now move under tighter security after the shocking attack during a public hearing at her Civil Lines Camp Office. Reports said that a man attacked her during the Jan Sunwai session, sparking questions over law and order in the national capital. In response, the Centre approved Z-plus security for her, with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) taking charge.
The Union Home Ministry directed the revamp after a threat perception report prepared by central intelligence agencies. Rekha Gupta’s official residence and Camp Office on Raj Niwas Marg will also now be guarded by the VIP Security Group (VSG) of the CRPF, which also protects Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the Gandhi family.
According to officials, a team of 22 to 25 armed CRPF commandos will guard the CM around the clock. The team will regulate access to her residence, use security gadgets, and provide close protection through male and female personal security officers. These arrangements aim to prevent any repeat of the Civil Lines incident.
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Sources also said that the CRPF will strengthen protocols, monitor visitor entry, and tighten movement during Rekha Gupta’s public appearances. Her security cover has been put in place immediately and will remain active during all future hearings.
One of the biggest changes will affect the Jan Sunwai sessions. Police said complainants will no longer be allowed to directly approach the chief minister. Every grievance will first be verified before it reaches Gupta. A perimeter will also be created to stop visitors from getting too close to her.
This move, while aimed at safety, also changes the very nature of these hearings, which were designed to connect citizens directly with their chief minister. Critics fear it could distance Gupta from the public, though officials insist safety must come first.
The incident took place on Wednesday when a man, identified as Sakriya Rajeshbhai Khimjibhai from Gujarat, allegedly pulled Rekha Gupta’s hair and attacked her during the Jan Sunwai. He was arrested on the spot and later charged with attempted murder.
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Initial reports suggested that she was slapped, but Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva dismissed those claims as exaggerated. However, Minister Kapil Mishra confirmed that Gupta suffered injuries and remained in shock, though she continued working from her residence.
The redesign highlights a bigger problem, which is finding a balance between VIP security with public accessibility. Leaders often use public hearings to stay connected with citizens, but as this case shows, security threats have the power to affect the character of these interactions.
