New Delhi: Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal faced an attack while participating in a foot march in the Greater Kailash area on Thursday. A miscreant reportedly poured an unidentified liquid on Kejriwal, prompting his security team to intervene swiftly and detain the attacker. Authorities are yet to disclose further details regarding the incident.
Amid heightened security, Kejriwal resumed his march, with visuals of the incident quickly circulating online. The video shows a startled Kejriwal being surrounded and escorted by his security team.
VIDEO | Security personnel overpowered a man who apparently tried to attack AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal during padyatra in Delhi's Greater Kailash area. More details are awaited. pic.twitter.com/aYydNCXYHM
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 30, 2024
Attack Follows Kejriwal’s Remarks on Law and Order
Just hours before the incident, Kejriwal addressed the public, raising concerns about the declining law and order situation in Delhi. He accused gangsters of controlling the city and expressed alarm over attacks on shops, which he said were creating fear among traders. The attack, coinciding with these comments, has intensified scrutiny of the city’s security measures.
BJP की घटिया राजनीति किस हद तक गिर सकती है इसका प्रमाण आज दिल्लीवालों को मिल गया है।
AAP के मुखिया और दिल्ली के पूर्व CM @Arvindkejriwal जी की विकासपुरी की पदयात्रा में BJP के गुंडों ने हमला किया।
BJP ये जानती है कि वो केजरीवाल जी को चुनाव में नहीं हरा सकती इसलिए वो गन्दी… pic.twitter.com/mQziuu0Ftp
— AAP (@AamAadmiParty) October 25, 2024
Delhi CM Atishi and other AAP leaders have alleged that miscreants attempted to harm Kejriwal during his foot march in Vikaspuri. They criticized the police present at the scene, accusing them of failing to prevent the incident.
Calling the attack a serious lapse in security, AAP leaders have demanded strict action against the officers involved and urged an immediate investigation into the matter.
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