Overview

• Police named Sakariya Rajeshbhai Khimjibhai, 41, of Rajkot, and aide Tehsin Raza in the case, with both in judicial custody.
• Charges were filed under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including attempt to murder, assault on a public servant and criminal conspiracy.
• The accused allegedly posed as a complainant at a Jan Sunwai at the CM’s Civil Lines camp office before attacking her.
• Investigators report a confession that he intended to slit the CM’s throat and had considered bringing a knife but abandoned the plan due to security checks.
• CCTV footage and more than 40 witness statements were included in the filing, some forensic reports are pending, and a co-accused’s bail plea was rejected.