Quick Info
| Profession | Civil Servant, IPS Officer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 25/06/1990 |
| Age | 36 years |
| Birthplace | Durg, Chhattisgarh, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Ankita Sharma
22/10/2026
Chhattisgarh Police Headquarters issued a show-cause notice to Rajnandgaon Superintendent of Police Ankita Sharma, a 2018-batch IPS officer, over a video showing her firing an AK-47 rifle during a Shastra Puja ceremony on Vijayadashami. The footage, from 20 October 2026 at the Rajnandgaon Police Lines, drew criticism from retired officers over weapon safety and fueled a wider debate about police discipline. The notice seeks her explanation, and the final outcome depends on the official review, which had not concluded as of 23 October 2026.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Anki |
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| Earned Name | Lady Singham |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Awards | Indra Bhushan Award (2021) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height (approx.) | 5'6" (168 cm) |
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| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Dark Brown |
| IPS Batch | 2018 |
| Cadre | Chhattisgarh |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | St. Xavier's School, Durg |
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| College/University | Swami Vivekananda Technical University, Bhilai, Chhattisgarh |
| Qualification | B.Com. |
| Class 10 Score | 92% |
| Class 12 Score | 90% |
| UPSC Civil Services Examination Rank | AIR 203 (2017) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Brahmin |
| Social Media Presence | Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn |
| Pet | Has a pet dog |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Vivekananda Shukla (Indian Army officer) |
Family
| Husband/Spouse | Vivekananda Shukla (Indian Army officer) |
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| Children | 1 daughter |
| Father | Rakesh Sharma (businessman) |
| Mother | Savita Sharma (homemaker) |
| Siblings | 2 sisters |
Career
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| Training | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA), Hyderabad |
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| Controversy | In October 2026, a viral video of her firing an AK-47 rifle during a Dussehra weapon-worship ceremony at the Rajnandgaon Police Lines on 20 October 2026 led to a show-cause notice from the Chhattisgarh Police Headquarters on 22 October 2026. Police headquarters asked her to explain the act, which it said did not align with weapon-handling rules, and the matter remained under review as of 23 October 2026. A separate video showed Additional SP Keertan Rathore also firing an AK-47 at the same event. |
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Style Quotient
| Bike | Royal Enfield |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. As a child, she wanted to become a civil servant and once mentioned former IPS officer Kiran Bedi as her inspiration. | |
| 2. In Class 5, she scored only five marks out of 50 in Mathematics and had to appear for a supplementary examination. | |
| 3. She studied in a Hindi-medium school. | |
| 4. Her academic performance improved after she entered Class 9 and opted for Commerce, after which she regularly stood first in her class. | |
| 5. She started preparing for the UPSC examination at home and briefly moved to Delhi for coaching, but returned to Durg as Delhi life affected her concentration. | |
| 6. She married Vivekananda Shukla while she was preparing for the UPSC examination. | |
| 7. People often call her "Lady Singham." | |
| 8. She is an animal lover and frequently shares pictures of her pet on social media. |
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