New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- The individual who attacked Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has been identified as a 35 year old Rajesh Bhai Khimge, a resident of Rajkot, Gujarat, police said.

The Delhi Police have contacted their Gujarat counterparts to verify his background, investigate his previous records, and uncover any potential motives or political affiliations. Sources said the assault was premeditated.

During the Jan Sunwai, he not only hit the CM with documents linked to his relatives who are lodged in Delhi's Tihar Jail but also slapped her and pulled her hair before being overpowered by security.

Following the incident, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has directed Delhi Police to prepare and submit a comprehensive report on the ...