India, Aug. 20 -- Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta was allegedly attacked by a man during an event at her residence in Civil Lines, a "mishap" that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) condemned on Wednesday saying that police inquiry over the matter is on.

One person was nabbed by the police in connection with the incident that took place during 'Jan Sunvai' (public hearing) event at her residence.

According to initial interrogation, the accused identified himself as Rajesh, 41, from Gujarat's Rajkot. Police were verifying his statement. There is still no clarity on what exactly happened, with conflicting versions from people who were present at the event.

People from the CM's office initially said the chief minister was "slapped" and her...