Who is IPS Officer Ankita Sharma? How she sparked controversy with AK-47 firing during Vijayadashami Shastra Puja
IPS Officer Ankita Sharma is popularly known as ‘Lady Singham.’ She recently gained a lot of attention online after a video of her from Dussehra event went viral.
Senior IPS officer Ankita Sharma, the Rajnandgaon Superintendent of Police, found herself at the center of controversy after a video of her firing an AK-47 during a traditional shastra puja on Dussehra went viral. The nine-round firing, which saw her stand confidently amidst the police lines, sparked debate over firearm safety. Sharma, known as 'Lady Singham', hails from Chhattisgarh's Durg district and has a unique journey to the Indian Police Service.
Despite facing academic challenges, she cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination on her third attempt, ranking 203rd all India. Her service career began in Bhatapara, later leading her to Khairagarh as the first woman SP in the district. The Chhattisgarh Police has now issued a show-cause notice to Sharma regarding her recent actions.
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