The investigation into the attack on Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has taken a new turn. Delhi Police on Friday detained a close friend of the accused, Rajesh Khimji, from Rajkot, Gujarat. He is accused of transferring money to the attacker.
New Delhi: In a significant development, police on Friday took action in the case related to Rajesh Khimji, the accused in the attack on Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. Police have detained a friend of Rajesh from Rajkot. The friend is accused of transferring money to the accused. According to police sources, Delhi Police are currently monitoring 10 people who were in contact with Rajesh Khimji through calls and messages. One of these suspects is expected to be brought to Delhi by Friday evening.
In addition, a police team is recording statements from five other individuals in Rajkot whose numbers and data were recovered from the accused's mobile phone. It is noteworthy that Rajesh Khimji, a resident of Rajkot, attacked Chief Minister Rekha Gupta during a public hearing at her Civil Lines residence on Wednesday.
Major Clue Found in Rajkot
A special team of Delhi Police is stationed in Rajkot and has also recorded the statements of five other individuals. The names and contact information of these individuals were found in the accused's mobile data. According to sources, preliminary investigations suggest that the accused, Rajesh Khimji, was not working alone and that there may be some financial and personal reasons behind his actions.
The attack on Chief Minister Rekha Gupta occurred on Wednesday during a public hearing at her Civil Lines residence. The accused has been sent to five days of judicial custody, and the investigation into the matter is proceeding rapidly.
Statement of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta
The day after the attack, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta shared an emotional post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). She wrote that women have twice the strength to overcome adversity. Life tests us repeatedly, but she will never give up her fight for the people of Delhi. She clarified that "unexpected shocks" like the attack cannot deter her from public service. Instead of confining herself to her residence, she will now hold public hearings in every constituency of Delhi.
According to sources, Delhi Police are investigating the case from every angle and are in constant coordination with Rajkot Police. In addition, the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and other central agencies are also involved in the investigation. Delhi Police are also investigating whether the individuals who provided financial support to the accused are part of an organized network or whether this was a case of personal enmity.
