Delhi CM Rekha Gupta has been provided Z category security, a day after she was slapped and attacked at her official residence in New Delhi’s Civil Lines.
Published: August 21, 2025 5:40 PM IST
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was provided a ‘Z’ category security by the Union government on Thursday, a day after she was slapped and attacked by a man during a ‘Jan Sunwai’ programme at her residence in north Delhi’s Civil Lines. According to officials, the Union Home Ministry has directed the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to take charge of Gupta’s security, and around two dozen CRPF would be part of the Delhi CM’s round-the-clock security detail.
A VIP Security Group (VSG) of the CRPF will guard CM Rekha Gupta, and her official residence as well as the Camp Office on Raj Niwas Marg in New Delhi’s Civil Lines, PTI reported.
What is Z category security?
The Z category security is among the highest levels of VIP security cover provided under the central protection list, which starts from the highest Z plus, Z, Y plus, Y and X categories.
Z category security cover to usually provided to public figures like politicians, top government officials, and other notable individuals, who are deemed to be at significant risk. The high-level security cover is designed to ensure the complete security of the individual it is accorded to, and includes a 24/7 security escort with armed guards and personal security officers (PSOs).
The Z security cover also includes the deployment of security gadgets and dedicated surveillance staff to monitor threats.
Who attacked Delhi CM Rekha Gupta?
On Wednesday, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta was slapped and assaulted by a man during a ‘Jan Sunwai’ programme at her residence. The attacker, later identified as Sakriya Rajeshbhai Khimjibhai, a 41-year-old Rajkot native, slapped the BJP leader, pulled her hair, and beat her while hurling obscenities, as she fell down to the ground due to the attack.
The accused, Khimjibhai, was overpowered and arrested on the spot, and later booked with attempt to murder under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita’s (BNS) Section 109(1), police said, adding that the attacker has been sent to five-day police custody.
A joint team of Intelligence Bureau (IB) and Delhi Police Special cell is investigation the matter and trying to ascertain the motive behind the unhinged attack on the Delhi Chief Minister, they said.
Story Highlights
- Delhi CM Rekha Gupta has been provided Z category security, a day after she was attacked at her official residence.
- Gupta was slapped and beaten up by a man during a ‘Jan Sunwai’ programme at her residence.
- The attacker, Sakriya Rajeshbhai Khimjibhai (41), a resident of Gujarat has been taken into custody.
- A VIP Security Group (VSG) of the CRPF will guard Gupta, her official residence, as well as her Camp Office.
Officials said the revised security protocol will be put into place immediately and will remain in force for all future public hearings at the Chief Minister’s Office, PTI reported.
(With inputs from agencies)
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