New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- A dramatic security scare unfolded in the capital on Wednesday when Delhi Chief Minister and BJP leader Rekha Gupta was allegedly slapped and had her hair pulled by a rickshaw puller from Gujarat during a Jan Sunwai event. Hours later, the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) issued a statement describing the incident as a "cowardly attack" and claiming it was "part of a well-planned conspiracy."

According to the CMO, surveillance cameras at the Chief Minister's residence in Shalimar Bagh revealed that the accused, identified as Rajesh Khimji from Rajkot, Gujarat, had been preparing for the attack at least 24 hours in advance.

"The cowardly attack on Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is part of a well-planned conspiracy. T...