A high profile row has erupted in Chhattisgarh after a viral video surfaced showing a senior woman IPS officer firing an assault rifle into the air during Dussehra celebrations. In response the Chhattisgarh Police Headquarters has issued an official show cause notice to Rajnandgaon Superintendent of Police (SP) Ankita Sharma seeking a formal explanation for the incident.
The viral clip filmed during the traditional Shastra Puja (weapon worship) ceremony at the Police Lines shows the officer clad in a saree holding an AK 47 rifle and discharging multiple rounds into the sky. While celebratory firing during weapon rituals has been a long standing practice the video sparked intense debate online over safety protocols weapon handling discipline and public endangerment. Several retired officers and citizens voiced sharp concerns regarding the improper handling of loaded automatic weapons outside designated firing ranges.
Taking strong note of the public criticism top police officials stated that such actions harm the dignity and professional standards of the force. The inspector general of police confirmed that the officer written reply will be reviewed thoroughly before taking further administrative action. The controversial video continues to draw widespread attention across social media platforms.
