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Second Arrest in Attack on Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

Police say a Rajkot friend funded the trip with ₹2,000, prompting a conspiracy probe.

Overview

  • Delhi Police on Sunday arrested Tehseen Syed, a Rajkot auto driver and friend of the prime accused, after detaining and questioning him over the past two days.
  • Investigators say Syed transferred ₹2,000 to Rajeshbhai Khimji before the assault and received a video of the chief minister’s residence, and they are weighing criminal-conspiracy charges.
  • The main accused remains in five-day police custody as officers track about 10 contacts, collect CCTV and statements, and conduct forensic analysis of his seized phone.
  • Police have reconstructed the suspect’s movements through Ujjain to Delhi, including a temple visit and a stay at a guesthouse near the Civil Lines residence.
  • Security at the chief minister’s residence has been tightened with CRPF deployment as protocols for public hearings undergo review.