IPS officer's AK-47 firing at Dussehra ritual in Chhattisgarh sparks debate

A video of Rajnandgaon Superintendent of Police Ankita Sharma firing an AK-47 during a Dussehra weapon worship ritual in Chhattisgarh has gone viral, sparking a debate over safety and protocol. The video shows Sharma, dressed in a saree, firing several rounds into the air, with Additional SP Kirtan Rathore also seen firing the weapon. Social media users are divided, with some defending the act as tradition while others criticize her weapon handling. Deputy CM Arun Sao said the government will take cognisance of the matter, while retired IPS officer RK Vij stated firing should occur at a safe location with adequate precautions.