Security decision changed after attack on Delhi CM, CRPF security removed
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta’s CRPF security withdrawn, protection was given after the attack Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was attacked by a man during a ‘public hearing’ at the Civil Lines Camp Office on August 20, 2025, which her office described as an ‘organized conspiracy to murder’. After this incident, the Union Home Ministry had directed the CRPF to provide category ‘Z’ security. However, now the Center has withdrawn this decision, and the responsibility of security has been entrusted to the Delhi Police again. Let us know the brief details of this news in the polite and eloquent style of Urdu literature. Details of the incident On August 20, a man from Gujarat, Rajeshbhai Khamji Sakria (41), attacked the Chief Minister during a public hearing. After this incident, the CRPF was ordered to provide category ‘Z’ security, but formal orders were not issued. Now the Center has changed its decision and withdrawn the security and handed over the responsibility to the Delhi Police. Delhi Police has arrested two people in connection with the attack, one of whom is Rajesh Khamji, and the other is his accomplice Tehseen Syed, who was arrested from Rajkot. Tehseen Rajesh is accused of providing financial assistance. Police investigation and response Delhi Police has started investigating the attack and is tracing the contacts of 10 others from Rajesh's phone. The Chief Minister reiterated her resolve to continue serving the people. "Attacks will not shake resolve, service will continue." — Rekha Gupta Background After the attack, shortcomings in the security of Delhi Police were identified, leading to action being taken against several officers. Delhi Police has now tightened security protocols. References The Hindu, Indian Express, Hindustan Times, Economic Times, Times of India, X-Post
