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Punjab Police locate viral clip in Rajasthan
India Today··11 Aug
Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh shared a video of two turbaned men appearing disoriented and linked it to Punjab drug addiction. Punjab Police said the footage is from Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, with no link to the force. Officials said Punjabi audio does not make an incident a Punjab case and urged users to verify location before sharing.
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What It Means For You
- If you saw the clip tied to Punjab, police say the recorded location is Sri Ganganagar in Rajasthan.
- Punjabi audio or turbaned subjects alone are not proof an incident happened inside Punjab.
- Before resharing addiction videos, check official fact-checks so location claims do not travel unchecked.
What's Happening
- Harbhajan Singh posted a roadside video of two disoriented men and linked it to Punjab's drug problem.
- Punjab Police stated the footage is from Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, and has no connection with Punjab Police.
- Officials urged social media users to verify location before tagging police or framing state blame.
How Viral Clips Feed Punjab's Drug Debate
- Drug addiction remains a charged political theme in Punjab across successive governments.
- Misattributed videos can harden interstate blame without adding verified local evidence.
- Police fact-checks now often arrive on the same platforms where the original post spreads.
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