Video Misattributed to Punjab Sparks Political Debate Over 'Zombie Drug' Claims
A video showing two disoriented men allegedly under the influence of a 'zombie drug' circulated on social media, initially claimed by BJP MP Harbhajan Singh to depict Punjab's drug crisis. Punjab Minister Baljit Kaur and Punjab Police clarified the footage was from Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, not Punjab, sparking political criticism of Singh for misrepresenting the video. The incident has reignited debate over drug issues in India, though the substance involved remains unconfirmed and the video’s context disputed.
First-hand measurement across 5 sources
We measured how 5 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 34%, Centre 66%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (40/100). Lens Score 48/100.
Outlets measured: thetribune, timesnow, indiatoday, ndtv, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 3 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (32–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 10 Aug, 11:17 am. Other outlets followed.