In re: Viral video of IPS officer Ankita Sharma firing AK-47

Updates

1. News21 Oct 2026

   Video of Chhattisgarh woman IPS officer firing AK-47 during Dussehra ritual sparks debate

   Raipur, Oct 21 (PTI) A video of a senior woman IPS officer firing an AK-47 assault rifle into the air during a traditional weapon worship ritual on Dussehra in Chhattisgarh’s Rajnandgaon district has gone viral, triggering a debate over safety, discipline and weapon handling protocols. ]

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A viral video shows a woman police officer firing an automatic rifle during a religious festival.

   Who:

   Ankita Sharma is an Indian Police Service officer.

   When:

   Reported on 21 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Chhattisgarh.

   Why:

   The video of the officer firing the weapon has sparked a public debate.

   What it means:

   People are discussing the appropriateness of the officer using a weapon during a ritual.

   The Print
2. News21 Oct 2026

   IPS officer’s AK-47 firing during Dussehra ritual goes viral, sparks debate | Video

   IPS officer Ankita Sharma faces severe criticism after an aerial AK47 firing video during Dussehra weapon worship in Chhattisgarh goes viral, prompting the state government to take cognisance of safety violations.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A video showing an officer firing an AK-47 during a religious ceremony has spread online.

   Who:

   Ankita Sharma is an IPS officer who appears in the viral video.

   When:

   Reported on 21 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Chhattisgarh.

   Why:

   The footage has started a public debate about the incident during a Dussehra ritual.

   What it means:

   The circulation of this video has triggered a discussion regarding the officer's actions.

   Deccan Herald