NEW DELHI: A video of a police officer in Prayagraj worshipping floodwater outside his house has gone viral, even as rising water entered his home. This comes amid heavy monsoon rains wreaking havoc across parts of northern India.The officer, Chandradeep Nishad, is seen in the video wearing his uniform, pouring milk on the flooded street along with flower petals, referring to the waterlogged street as ‘Mother Ganga.’The cop shared the video on his Instagram account with the caption: “Mother Ganga arrived at our house while leaving for duty this morning. Got blessings by worshiping Maa Ganga at my doorstep. Hail Mother Ganga.”Nishad describes himself in his Instagram bio as “PSO Hon’ble Justice High Court Allahabad, national swimmer & UP Police swimming champion.”In another post, Nishad is seen taking dips in the water, which has risen above waist level inside his house. He is also captured swimming outside in the floodwater while chanting “Jai Ganga Maiya” multiple times.The videos got mixed reactions online. Some people praised his faith, while others were worried about the worsening floods.Torrential rainfall has caused widespread flooding and waterlogging in many areas of northern India this monsoon season, leading to significant property damage and recurring disruptions.
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