Viral Video: UP Cop Offers Flowers And Milk To Waterlogged Residence In Prayagraj, Near Ganga River; Netizens Call Him, 'Indian Aquaman'

Uttar Pradesh: Several areas near the Ganga river in Uttar Pradesh have been waterlogged due to flooding in the river, followed by heavy rains in the last few days. Meanwhile, an UP sub-inspector has become an Internet sensation when he filmed himself offering flowers and milk to the waterlogged residents outside his house, which is situated near the Ganga river. In another video, the cop was also seen swimming through the floodwaters.

The videos are from UP's Prayagraj, where Sub-inspector Chandradeep Nishad was seen offering rose petals and milk to floodwaters outside his house, citing that it's a holy Ganga river that has come to our doorstep. He posted the video on his Instagram handle. In another video, he also saw diving into the risen water level, which also invaded his house; he can be seen chanting mantras and swimming through the floodwaters.

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He wrote, "aaj subah dyootee par nikalate samay maa ganga ka aagaman hamaare ghar par hua. apane daravaaje par maa ganga ka darshan poojan karake aashirvaad praapt kiya. jay ganga maiya. (This morning when I was leaving for duty, Maa Ganga arrived at our house. I got blessings by worshipping Maa Ganga at my doorstep. Jai Ganga Maiya.)"

In another video where he can be seen swimming, he wrote, "aaj maa ganga ka poore tarah se mere ghar mein aagaman ho gaya maine apane ghar mein astha kee dubake lagai. jay ganga maiya. (Today Maa Ganga has completely arrived in my home, I took a holy dip in my home. Jai Ganga Maiya.)"

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Netizens Reaction:

The video was reshared by various social media handles on different platforms where netizens have poured hilarious and concerned reactions. One user wrote, "apane paap hee itane kar die ganga maiya ko khud chalakar aana pada (You have committed so many sins that Mother Ganga had to come herself)." While another wrote, "Indian Aquaman! Atlantipur in the making or what ?"

One user commented, "He has actually exposed the dilapidated condition and functioning of the Govt agencies." While one wrote, "The following day he will submerged in that river water and he will be worshipped by his villagers."