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Viral 'Zombie Drug' Video Originates in Rajasthan, Not Punjab, Fact-Check Confirms
✍️ LatestLY
🗓 11 Aug 2026, 02:23 AM
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A recent fact‑check by LatestLY has clarified that the viral footage of people allegedly using a 'zombie drug' actually comes from Rajasthan, contradicting earlier claims that it was from Punjab.
A video that has been circulating online, showing individuals purportedly under the influence of a so‑called "zombie drug", has sparked widespread concern across social media platforms.
LatestLY’s fact‑checking team traced the footage to a location in Rajasthan, where local authorities confirmed that the clip was recorded during a drug‑abuse awareness drive.
The Rajasthan police, who first released the video, clarified that it was intended to highlight the dangers of illicit substances, not to sensationalise the issue. They urged viewers to verify sources before sharing.
The incident underscores how quickly misinformation can spread online, especially when sensational claims are paired with dramatic visuals.
LatestLY’s fact‑checking team traced the footage to a location in Rajasthan, where local authorities confirmed that the clip was recorded during a drug‑abuse awareness drive.
The Rajasthan police, who first released the video, clarified that it was intended to highlight the dangers of illicit substances, not to sensationalise the issue. They urged viewers to verify sources before sharing.
The incident underscores how quickly misinformation can spread online, especially when sensational claims are paired with dramatic visuals.