Viral Video of Fire Brigade Filling Water Tank at IPS Officer’s Residence Sparks Controversy

Dehradun, Uttarakhand- A viral video showing a fire brigade vehicle filling a water tank at the residence of IPS officer Archana Tyagi has sparked a public outcry. The video, purportedly shot on East Canal Road in Dehradun, clearly displays Tyagi’s nameplate at the front of the house.

Archana Tyagi, a 1993 batch IPS officer of the Maharashtra cadre, is known for her distinguished career and was the inspiration behind the 2019 film ‘Mardaani 2,’ featuring Rani Mukerji.

In response to the controversy, Additional Director General of Police Amit Sinha announced an investigation to ascertain how the fire brigade vehicle came to be at the officer’s residence. He emphasized that it is premature to draw any conclusions and that the authenticity of the video is being verified.

Chief Fire Officer Vansh Bahadur Yadav provided additional context, stating that the incident occurred on June 15 following a report of an LPG leak at the residence. During the incident, Tyagi’s parents were present at the house. He noted that while addressing the leak, the fire brigade may have also filled the water tank as a precautionary measure.

Despite these explanations, the video has ignited debates on social media about the appropriate roles and responsibilities of fire brigade services. Many question whether their duties should include filling water tanks at private residences.