UP Cop Offers Milk and Flowers to Floodwaters, Calls It ‘Mother Ganga’; Swims in Viral Video
In a heartwarming yet unusual video that has taken the internet by storm, a police officer from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, was seen offering milk and flower petals to the floodwater that entered his house, reverently referring to it as “Mother Ganga.”
The officer, Chandradeep Nishad, dressed in full uniform, performed the ritual outside his flooded home before heading to duty. Sharing the moment on Instagram, he wrote: “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’s social media bio describes him as “PSO Hon’ble Justice High Court Allahabad, national swimmer & UP Police swimming champion.” In another post, he is seen taking dips inside his waterlogged house and swimming through the floodwaters outside, chanting “Jai Ganga Maiya” multiple times.
The video drew mixed reactions online—while many admired his devotion and calmness amid chaos, others expressed concern over the worsening flood situation.
This comes amid relentless monsoon rains that have caused widespread flooding and waterlogging in parts of northern India, including Uttar Pradesh, leading to damaged property and ongoing disruptions.
Disclaimer: While the video reflects the officer’s personal spiritual expression, experts caution against contact with floodwaters due to potential health and safety risks.
