Harbhajan Singh Hits Back Over Punjab ‘Zombie Drug’ Video Row, Says ‘Paid Trolls Can’t Hide This Issue’
BJP Rajya Sabha MP and former cricketer Harbhajan Singh has hit back at criticism over his posts on Punjab’s drug problem, asking, 'Is this also footage from Rajasthan?' He shared another video while saying the focus should remain on drug abuse. Singh said his comments were not aimed at anyone and urged the Punjab government to work towards making the state drug-free.
BJP Rajya Sabha MP and former cricketer Harbhajan Singh has hit back at criticism over his earlier social media post on drug abuse in Punjab, questioning whether another video being circulated was also filmed in Rajasthan. “Is this also footage from Rajasthan?" Singh asked in a fresh social media post, while reiterating that the issue he had raised was Punjab’s drug problem.
The latest response comes after Punjab Police clarified that footage previously shared by Singh was recorded in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, and not Punjab. The clarification triggered criticism from AAP leaders, who accused Singh of using footage from another state to portray Punjab negatively. ‘Zombie Drug’ Viral Video: 2 Men Seen Disoriented in Rajasthan’s Sri Ganganagar.
Harbhajan Singh Hits Back Over Punjab ‘Zombie Drug’ Video Row
क्या यह भी राजस्थान की तस्वीरे है ? बात पंजाब की drug समस्या की है ।आपके paid troll से यह मुद्दा छिपाया नहीं जाएगा ।इस पर काम करना पड़ेग । जिम्मेदारियों से भागने से हल नहीं निकलेगा । बात किसी व्यक्ति विशेष को टारगेट करने की नहीं है । पंजाब और पूरे देश मे जो भी सेवन करता है नशीले… pic.twitter.com/Ct802htEq5
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) August 11, 2026
Harbhajan Singh Shares Another Video
In his latest post, Singh also shared another video that he presented in the context of Punjab’s drug problem. The video shows people allegedly appearing to be under the influence of drugs.
Singh questioned whether the new video being circulated was also from Rajasthan, appearing to challenge critics who had focused on the location of the earlier footage. Fact Check: Viral Video of ‘Zombie Drug’ Users Is From Rajasthan, Not Punjab.
He accused his critics of trying to divert attention from the issue, saying, “Your paid trolls cannot hide this issue." Singh said the problem required action and that avoiding responsibility would not provide a solution.
Singh Says Focus Should Remain On Drug Abuse
Singh also clarified that his comments were not aimed at any particular individual. He said efforts should be made to help people addicted to narcotic substances, both in Punjab and across the country, recover from addiction.
“Instead of pulling each other down, the Punjab government should work on how Punjab can be made drug-free," Singh said. His latest remarks seek to shift the focus from the disputed location of the earlier video to the wider issue of drug abuse and addiction.
Earlier Video Triggered Political Row
Singh had earlier shared footage showing two men appearing to stagger on a roadside and expressed concern over the impact of drugs on Punjab’s youth. Punjab Police later clarified that the video was filmed in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan. The police also urged social media users to verify the location and facts before sharing such content. The police noted that Punjabi audio accompanying a video does not establish that the incident took place in Punjab.
Punjab Police Fact-Checks 'Zombie Drug' Video
The video being circulated is from Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan—not Punjab—and has no connection with Punjab Police.
A Punjabi audio track does not make an incident a Punjab incident.
We urge users and social media accounts to verify the facts and location before posting… https://t.co/bNHwjXVXsC
— Punjab Police India (@PunjabPoliceInd) August 10, 2026
AAP Leaders Criticise Harbhajan Singh
The police clarification led to criticism from AAP leaders, who accused Singh of using footage from another state to portray Punjab negatively.
The controversy subsequently shifted towards the authenticity and location of the video rather than Singh’s broader concerns over drug abuse.
Singh’s latest post, however, indicates that he intends to keep the focus on the issue of narcotic addiction and the need for action.
While sharing another video, the BJP MP questioned whether critics would similarly focus on its location, while reiterating his call for efforts to address drug abuse in Punjab and elsewhere.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 11, 2026 11:40 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
