Hindustan Times·India

AK-47 firing at Chhattisgarh Dussehra sparks debate

Summarised by Spiced Kopi · 22 October 2026, 03:10 UTC ·10 sec listen

A woman Indian Police Service officer in Chhattisgarh fired an AK-47 during a Dussehra ritual, prompting debate over safety. The incident has drawn attention to safety risks around firearms at public religious celebrations and gatherings.

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