Men seen smoking a hookah on the Ganga River in Prayagraj
Lucknow:
Video of a group of men smoking hookah pipes while chicken is being cooked on a boat in the middle of the Ganga River in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj is now widely circulated.
The incident happened near the Nagvasuki mandir at Daraganj in Prayagraj – arguably the most important pilgrimage center for Hindus.
The city police formed a team and launched a manhunt for the alleged offenders. A top official said a police case would also be filed against them.
SSP Shailesh Kumar Pandey said: “Those who are seen enjoying themselves on the boat will be identified and stern action will be taken against them.
Several low-lying areas in Prayagraj were submerged when the water levels of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers rose last week. Water accumulates in low-lying colonies in Rajapur, Baghara, Daraganj and some other places.
Authorities have placed restrictions on any boat excursions amid flooding in the city.
