The Union government has provided a ‘Z’ category VIP security cover to Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta following an attack on her, official sources said on Thursday.
Gupta and her official residence will be secured by the VIP Security Group (VSG) of the paramilitary force that also provides protection to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the Gandhi family of the Congress party.
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has taken charge of Delhi CM’s security on the directions of the Union home ministry, the sources said.
A team of 22-25 armed commandos will be on the CM’s protection duty round-the-clock, they said.
Gupta was attacked during a ‘Jan Sunwai’ programme at her camp office in the Civil Lines area on Wednesday morning, with her office terming the assault a part of a “well-planned conspiracy to kill her”.
A man from Gujarat, identified as Sakriya Rajeshbhai Khimjibhai (41), allegedly pulled her hair and attacked her during a ‘Jan Sunwai’ programme. The accused was overpowered and arrested on the spot. Later, he was booked under charges, including attempt to murder.
“Complainants will not be allowed to directly approach the chief minister during ‘Jan Sunwai’ sessions. Every complaint will first undergo verification before being placed before Gupta. A designated perimeter will also be created to ensure that visitors cannot come close to her,” police source said.
Delhi Police has registered an FIR of attempt to murder in connection with the attack on Chief Minister Rekha Gupta at her camp office in north Delhi’s Civil Lines area on Wednesday, an official said.
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A case under section 109(1) [attempt to murder] of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) has been lodged at Civil Lines police station, Deputy Commissioner of Police (North) Raja Banthia said in a statement.
According to a senior police officer, the accused has been detained, and he is being interrogated. North Delhi DCP and other senior police officers are at the spot.
The officer said that the accused, identified as Sakriya Rajeshbhai Khimjibhai, has been taken into custody and is being interrogated.
(With inputs from PTI)
