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IPS Officer Ankita Sharma Fires AK-47 During Dussehra Puja: Why This Incident Has Triggered A Debate

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A video of Rajnandgaon Superintendent of Police Ankita Sharma firing an AK-47 during Dussehra celebrations in Chhattisgarh has triggered a debate on social media over the use of firearms during religious ceremonies. Sharma was taking part in the traditional Shastra Puja

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A weapons worship ceremony was held at the Rajnandgaon Police Lines in Chhattisgarh on Vijayadashami. Superintendent of Police, IPS Ankita Sharma, was seen wearing a blue sari and holding an AK-47. Following the worship, celebratory firing was also conducted as per tradition. Senior officers and soldiers were present at the event, which also included the worship of police vehicles.

Ankita Sharma AK-47 Firing: On Dussehra, Rajnandgaon Superintendent of Police (SP) Ankita Sharma, wearing a sari, fired an AK-47 after performing arms worship. The video went viral on social media.

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navbharatlive.com broke the news on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
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