Rajesh Khimji has been remanded to five days of police custody after attacking Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta during her weekly public hearing. The incident occurred at the CM's residence, where Khimji allegedly struck Gupta, attempted to drag her, and hurled abuses. He has been booked under multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and authorities are investigating his motive.
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