New Delhi, May 2 -- A controversy erupted after a woman in Uttarakhand's Haridwar - considered one of the sacred places in Hinduism - was seen bathing her pet dog in the Ganga, drawing backlash from visitors. A video of the incident has been circulating widely on the internet. The episode, reportedly filmed at Sarvanad Ghat, showed a heated exchange between the woman and tourists.

The viral clip showed the woman dressed in black, sitting near the riverbank with her visibly soaked dog. The person recording the video was heard saying, "Argument kai baad bhi inhone kha mai nihalungi" (Even after the argument, she insisted that she make her pet bath). He further said, "Ghat par insan nahenge yaa yai nahenge" (Humans will bathe on the riverba...