Cops fact-check Harbhajan Singh over viral zombie drug clip: ‘From Rajasthan, not Punjab’
BJP MP Harbhajan Singh shared a video claiming it depicted drug addiction in Punjab, but the Punjab Police fact-checked the claim, stating the video was filmed in Rajasthan. The incident sparked a political dispute between the BJP and the AAP government.
Why it matters
This incident illustrates the role of social media in political misinformation and the ongoing tension regarding drug policy and governance in India.
A political slugfest erupted on Tuesday after BJP MP Harbhajan Singh shared a video showing two people under the influence of drugs and claimed that Punjab was “besieged by addictions”. The video went viral on social media, with many claiming that the two youth visible in the clip were under the influence of “zombie drug”. However, this particular term was not used by Singh as he shared the clip. While Harbhajan Singh claimed that the clip was indicative of the state of drug addiction in Punjab, the Punjab Police was quick to fact-check him, saying the video was from Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan and not Punjab. Who said whatBJP Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh re-shared a video that purportedly showed two men standing motionless, calling the situation “very sad.” He added that the youth of Punjab deserves better and called for urgent action.
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