- By Kamakshi Bishnoi
- Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:58 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
A video of tourists allegedly drinking alcohol in the Ganga River went viral on the internet and sparked an outcry from locals in Rishikesh. According to reports, this incident occurred two days ago, when a group of local boys clashed with three tourists after they saw them drinking in the river.
In the viral video, one of the tourists appears to be drunk and can be seen carrying a liquor bottle and a glass. In the clip, one can see that the tourist was also stumbling and was about to fall while walking.
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A viral video from Rishikesh has sparked widespread outrage after several youths were allegedly seen consuming alcohol while sitting in the middle of the Ganga River.
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According to reports, the youths appeared heavily intoxicated and were struggling to walk properly. The video… pic.twitter.com/xnkZ4WNOb6
Locals Object To Drinking In The Ganga
Reportedly, the local youth present there stepped forward and protested against the visitors and made them aware of the sanctity of the Ganga. The youth said that it is a very inappropriate act to consume alcohol in a holy river, as it deeply affects the religious sentiments of the pilgrims.
The youth further said that it will always be a pleasure for the people of the devbhoomi Uttarakhand to welcome the tourists in the state, but on no account should they be allowed to make any kind of disrespect to their religious sentiments.
According to sources, after a heated argument with people at the site, the three tourists reportedly realised their mistake and vacated the place.
Local police have not yet confirmed the actual site of the incident, and have also suggested that it could have taken place either in the Tapovan area of Tehri district or close to Lakshman Jhula in Pauri Garhwal.