'Video Is From Rajasthan': Punjab Police Claim Harbhajan Singh's Viral 'Addiction' Post Misleading, Urge Users To Verify Before Posting
Former India cricketer and Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh has landed in a controversy after sharing a viral video that he presented as an example of the drug crisis affecting Punjab’s youth. The video showed two men appearing to behave erratically, prompting comparisons with the so-called “zombie” effect associated with drug abuse. However, Punjab Police later clarified that the footage was not…
Former Indian cricketer and Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh found himself embroiled in controversy after sharing a viral video on social media, claiming it illustrated the drug crisis plaguing Punjab’s youth. The video displayed two men appearing disoriented, reminiscent of the "zombie" effect linked to drug abuse. However, Punjab Police swiftly corrected the record, revealing the footage was actually from Sri Ganganagar in Rajasthan, not from Punjab as Harbhajan Singh had initially suggested.
The cricketer had expressed deep concern over the purported deterioration of Punjab and its younger generation, urging people to take immediate action to "save Punjab" from addiction. He appealed to the public to act before it was too late. The police emphasized that the video had no link to Punjab Police or any incident occurring in Punjab itself.
They also warned social media users not to assume an incident’s location based solely on the presence of Punjabi audio in a video. This incident has sparked a broader discussion about the responsibilities of public figures when sharing content online, particularly when it involves sensitive subjects like drug addiction in a politically charged context like Punjab.
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