Who is IPS Ankita Sharma? AK-47 video goes viral; UPSC AIR 203 on third attempt

IPS officer Ankita Sharma is in the spotlight after a video showed her firing an AK-47 during Dussehra’s traditional weapon worship ceremony in Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh. The incident drew mixed reactions on social media, with some praising her confidence while others raised safety concerns. A 2018-batch officer, Sharma secured All India Rank 203 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination on her third attempt. Her journey includes early academic struggles, two unsuccessful UPSC attempts and a career in policing.