Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Accused Claimed Killing Delhi CM Would Bring Fame and Protect Dogs
A man named Rajeshbhai allegedly planned to harm Delhi's Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta.
According to a police report, he told investigators that if he killed the Chief Minister, people would be too scared to hurt dogs.
He also thought this act would make him famous.
At first, Rajeshbhai told the police he had a dream about a dog, but later he admitted he lied.
He explained that he and his friend Tahsin were watching upsetting videos about animals being treated badly, which made him very angry.
He decided then that he wanted to harm the Chief Minister to protect dogs.
His friend Tahsin also knew about this plan.
The police have filed charges against both of them.
The Chief Minister was attacked during a public meeting at her home.
Accused Sakariya Rajeshbhai Khimji allegedly confessed to a plot to kill Delhi CM Rekha Gupta.
Rajeshbhai claimed the motive was to protect dogs and gain fame by sending a message against animal cruelty.
He initially fabricated a story about a dream but later admitted to the plan after watching videos of animal cruelty.
The alleged conspiracy was hatched with co-accused Tahsin Raja Rafiullah Shaikh.
Both accused face charges under the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, and the CM was attacked on August 20, 2025, at her residence.
- Who
- Sakariya Rajeshbhai Khimji (41) and Tahsin Raja Rafiullah Shaikh alias Bapu
- What
- Allegedly conspired to kill Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, with Rajeshbhai stating the motive was to protect dogs and gain fame.
- When
- The alleged conspiracy was revealed in a chargesheet; the attack on the CM was on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
- Where
- The alleged conspiracy was discussed between the accused, and the attack was planned at the Delhi CM's official residence in Civil Lines.
- Why
- Rajeshbhai claimed his motive was to stop cruelty towards dogs and that killing the CM would send a message and bring fame.
Accused's Motivation
Investigator's Interpretation
Reason for the alleged attack
Accused's Motivation
Rajeshbhai claims his motive was to protect dogs and that killing the Delhi CM would send a message that no one would dare to harm them, expecting fame.
Investigator's Interpretation
Police interpret Rajeshbhai's statements as a conspiracy to commit murder, citing his alleged words as evidence of intent and a desire for notoriety.
Initial statements vs. confession
Accused's Motivation
Rajeshbhai initially fabricated a story about a dream of a dog to mislead investigators.
Investigator's Interpretation
Upon confrontation with a co-accused, Rajeshbhai confessed to lying about the dream and elaborated on his motive involving cruelty towards dogs.
- Accused 1
- Sakariya Rajeshbhai Khimji (41)
- Accused 2
- Tahsin Raja Rafiullah Shaikh alias Bapu
- Alleged Crime
- Conspiracy to attack and kill Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta
- Date of Attack
- Wednesday, August 20, 2025
- Location of Attack
- Official residence of Delhi CM in Civil Lines
- Legal Charges
- Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) sections 109(1), 221, 132, 115(2), 61(2) for Rajeshbhai; 109(1), 221, 132, 61(2) for Tahsinraza
- Current Status
- Accused are in judicial custody