'Education Without Wisdom': Doctor's 'Eco-Friendly Diwali' With Shots Goes Viral, Draws Backlash | On trend

A dentist from Uttarakhand has drawn public criticism and is now facing legal action after he fired shots into the air on Diwali.

Dr. Aanchal Dhingra, who works at Guru Maa Advanced Dental Care in Rudrapur, posted a video of herself firing a licensed pistol into the sky at her farmhouse in Gadarpur, describing it as her unique way of marking a “pollution-free” Diwali.

The video quickly went viral, prompting authorities to intervene.

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In the video, Dhingra can be seen leaning on a Mahindra Thar and firing five shots in the air. However, Indian law prohibits firing a firearm in public or for ceremonial purposes, making their actions illegal.

Following public complaints, Rudrapur Station House Officer (SHO) Manoj Raturi confirmed that Dhingra's actions violated legal protocols, leading to a complaint under Sections 27(1) and 30 of the Arms Act, the Times of India reported.

Authorities are also reportedly considering revoking her gun license because of the violation. Dhingra is married to businessman Abhimanyu Dhingra and her actions have since sparked debate on social media and beyond.

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How did the X user react?

Many However, your lack of wisdom could result in a visit to the police station.”

Others questioned the legality of her actions, asking, “Isn't this considered a crime in India?” Some viewers called for accountability and called on authorities to “take necessary action against this woman.”

Meanwhile, others pointed out that technically no one was hurt, with one commenter remarking, “But she didn't hurt anyone, right?” The responses reflect a range of perspectives, from those concerned about the misuse of licensed firearms , to others who downplayed the incident as relatively harmless.

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