📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / Government of India
Crime
Chhattisgarh SP seen firing AK‑47 during Dussehra ceremony sparks safety debate
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 22 Oct 2026, 01:23 AM
👁 9
A video showing the Chhattisgarh Superintendent of Police discharging an AK‑47 during a Dussehra ritual has ignited a debate over safety protocols at religious events.
A video that has gone viral on social media depicts the Superintendent of Police (SP) of Chhattisgarh brandishing and firing an AK‑47 rifle while a Dussehra ritual was in progress. The footage, captured by an on‑lookers, shows the officer pulling the trigger as participants performed the traditional ceremony, prompting immediate criticism from observers.
Law enforcement officials have not yet issued an official statement, but the incident has raised questions about the use of firearms in public religious gatherings. Experts in public safety argue that such actions violate standard protocols designed to protect crowds, especially during high‑profile festivals that attract large numbers of devotees.
The video has sparked a broader debate on the need for stricter enforcement of weapon‑handling rules among police personnel. Civil society groups and political leaders in the state are calling for an inquiry into the matter, urging the police department to review its training and operational guidelines.
While the SP’s identity has not been disclosed, the incident underscores growing concerns about the balance between ceremonial traditions and modern security measures in India’s diverse cultural landscape.
Law enforcement officials have not yet issued an official statement, but the incident has raised questions about the use of firearms in public religious gatherings. Experts in public safety argue that such actions violate standard protocols designed to protect crowds, especially during high‑profile festivals that attract large numbers of devotees.
The video has sparked a broader debate on the need for stricter enforcement of weapon‑handling rules among police personnel. Civil society groups and political leaders in the state are calling for an inquiry into the matter, urging the police department to review its training and operational guidelines.
While the SP’s identity has not been disclosed, the incident underscores growing concerns about the balance between ceremonial traditions and modern security measures in India’s diverse cultural landscape.