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Crime
Chhattisgarh IPS Officer Under Fire for AK-47 Discharge
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 08:18 AM
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The Chhattisgarh Police Headquarters (PHQ) has demanded an explanation from an IPS officer following a reported incident of celebratory firing with an AK-47 rifle.
The Chhattisgarh Police Headquarters (PHQ) is investigating an incident where an IPS officer allegedly discharged an AK-47 rifle in a celebratory manner. The PHQ has issued a formal notice to the officer, demanding a detailed explanation for his actions. The incident has raised concerns within the police force about the officer's conduct and potential misuse of service weapons.