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'Zombie Drug’ Behind Man Standing Still on Road? Here Is What Bengaluru Police Said
Police said medical tests found no drugs in the man’s blood, and warned that people who posted or shared the video could face legal action.
- A viral video in Bengaluru showed a person standing disoriented, raising concerns about xylazine mixed with other substances and 'zombie drugs'.
- Police traced the individual, who was medically examined and found to have no drugs in his blood; he was ill, took medicine, and had consumed a small amount of alcohol.
- Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh confirmed no drugs were involved, criticized the spread of fake news, and warned that posting or sharing such videos will lead to legal action.
- The police advised verifying video authenticity before posting and stated the incident was due to medicine side effects and alcohol intoxication, not drug use.
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Leaning Left3Leaning Right3Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution38% Left, 37% Right
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- 38% of the sources lean Left, 37% of the sources lean Right
38% Left
L 38%
C 25%
R 37%
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