Chattisgarh Oct 21, The Freedom Press: A video purportedly from Rajnandgaon district of Chhattisgarh, showing Superintendent of Police Ankita Sharma firing a weapon into the air after a Shastra Puja, has gone viral on social media, triggering a debate over the incident.
The video shows the police officer inspecting weapons and subsequently firing into the air following the traditional worship of arms. The footage has drawn mixed reactions on social networking platforms, with users expressing differing opinions on the act.
While some have defended the officer’s action, describing it as part of the ceremonial observance, others have criticised the firing and demanded her immediate suspension.
The incident has sparked a wider discussion on social media about the appropriateness of such conduct by a senior police officer. However, no official statement from the concerned authorities was available at the time of reporting. (eom)
