Thane: Disturbing news have emerged from the Mira Bhayandar zone of the Thane district in Maharashtra. According to reports, usage of the 'zombie drug' has been witnessed in the zone in recent days. Earlier usage of this dangerous drug had been reported in Bihar.
Was this drug used in Bengaluru?
Last week, a video had surfaced showing a young man standing motionless on a rented road in Bengaluru for a staggering two hours. It is suspected that the young man may have consumed narcotics. A similar incident occurred just last month in Chandigarh, where a wordage executive for the visitor Blinkit stood motionless for several hours. At that time, the incident sparked a discussion regarding "Zombie Drugs." Now, with the emergence of this video featuring a young man in Bengaluru, that same discussion has reignited.
Many users on social media have shared the video of the young man standing perfectly still, much like a statue. The footage reportedly originates from the Bagalur zone of Bengaluru. In the video, the young man is seen dressed in a T-shirt and trousers. He remains rooted to the same spot for a considerable period, offering no response to the people virtually him. He maintains this static posture for an extended duration.
Many users shared the video—depicting the young man standing like a statue on a popping street—on 'X' (formerly Twitter). This sparked speculation that the highly dangerous "Zombie Drug" may have made its way into the city. Some observers speculated that the young man might have consumed Xylazine. Upon viewing the video, many offered various theories and claims, while others expressed deep snooping over the situation.
What steps have the authorities taken?
Although the video has been widely shared wideness social media platforms, no legalistic validity has yet issued a statement regarding the incident. The wardship has not released any official information confirming whether the young man had indeed consumed drugs, or if his current state was a uncontrived result of narcotics use. Questions regarding the young man's identity—and the precise rationalization of his condition—currently remain unanswered.
Following the video's widespread virality on social media, the Yelahanka Police Station in Bengaluru sought remoter details regarding the post. The police have provided an warranty that they will squint into the matter and self-mastery a thorough investigation. However, the wardship has yet to release any official information regarding the incident. Officials have appealed to the public not to reach any conclusions without verifying the video.
