Chhattisgarh IPS Officer's AK-47 Firing During Dussehra Ritual Sparks Safety Debate
A video of Chhattisgarh IPS officer Ankita Sharma firing an AK-47 during the traditional Shastra Puja on Dussehra in Rajnandgaon has gone viral, sparking debate over safety and weapon handling. While some defended the act as part of a ritual honoring weapons, retired military and police officers criticized the firing of live rounds in a public setting without proper safety measures. The state government has said it will take cognisance of the incident, amid calls for adherence to safety protocols during such ceremonies.
First-hand measurement across 12 sources
We measured how 12 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (45/100). Lens Score 47/100.
Outlets measured: wion, thetelegraph, english, deccanherald, ndtv, hindustantimes, economictimes, deccanherald, and 4 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
oneindia broke this story on 21 Oct, 05:37 am. Other outlets followed.