The Central Government has accorded Z-category security cover of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta following an attack on her during a public grievance hearing named ‘Jan Sunvai’ on Wednesday (August 20).
The incident has raised concerns and questions about the law and order situation in the national capital.
CM Rekha Gupta has been given ‘Z-plus’ category security according to the security guidelines of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
The CRPF personnel reached the Chief Minister’s residence on Thursday (August 21) morning to take charge of her security from the Delhi police.
Additional deployment has also been made in and around the CM’s residence and office to ensure round-the-clock protection.
The major security upgrades planned for her include a ban on people directly approaching her during the Jan Sunwai sessions.
Police said this is to ensure that such incidents are not repeated and security protocols are strengthened during interactions between the chief minister and the public.
“Complainants will not be allowed to directly approach the chief minister during ‘Jan Sunwai’ sessions,” a police source said.
According to the source, every complaint will first undergo verification before being placed before CM Rekha Gupta.
A designated perimeter will also be created to ensure that visitors cannot come close to her, the police source said.
A person from Gujarat, identified as Sakriya Rajeshbhai Khimjibhai (41), allegedly pulled her hair and attacked her during the ‘Jan Sunwai’ programme.
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The accused was overpowered and arrested on the spot. Later, he was booked under charges, including attempt to murder.
The revised security protocol will remain in force for all future public hearings at the chief minister’s office.
