India, Aug. 20 -- The accused behind the attack on Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta during the 'Jan Sunwai' program at her New Delhi residence is a "serial offender", officials said on Wednesday.

The officials further said that the accused has several cases registered against him in Gujarat's Rajkot, ANI reported. Delhi CM Rekha Gupta was attacked during a 'Jan Sunwai' program at her residence in Civil Lines early on Wednesday.

The attacker, 41-year-old Sakriya Rajeshbhai Khimjibhai, a resident of Rajkot, was arrested soon after by the Delhi police. He has been charged for 'attempt to murder', with a case being registered against him under section 109(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

Rajesh Khimji has earlier faced several case...