Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Man Attacked Delhi CM After Dream, Police Chargesheet Reveals
A man from Rajkot, India, attacked Delhi's Chief Minister Rekha Gupta after having a dream about suffering dogs.
He had previously protested in Ayodhya over monkey issues.
Police say the attack was pre-planned, and he initially considered targeting the Supreme Court.
41-year-old Rajeshbhai Khimjibhai Sakariya attacked Delhi CM Rekha Gupta in August
Sakariya claimed he had a dream where a dog told him Delhi's dogs were suffering
He sat on a hunger strike in Ayodhya over monkey issues in May and clashed with guards
Sakariya's mother said he has mental issues and was upset about Supreme Court's dog shelter directive
Police allege a pre-planned attack, with Sakariya initially considering targeting the Supreme Court
- Who
- Rajeshbhai Khimjibhai Sakariya
- What
- Attacked Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta
- When
- August 20, 2023
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- Claimed to be upset about the treatment of dogs in Delhi, as revealed in his dream
Sakariya's Perspective
Police's Perspective
Motivation for Attack
Sakariya's Perspective
Dream about suffering dogs in Delhi
Police's Perspective
Pre-planned, pre-meditated act
- Age
- 41
- Home Town
- Rajkot, India
- Date of Attack
- August 20, 2023
- Victim
- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta
- Chargesheet Details
- 429 pages