A viral video from Bengaluru has sparked widespread concern on social media after a man was seen standing motionless by the roadside, fueling speculation about possible drug abuse. The footage emerged just days after a similar incident in Chandigarh, prompting many internet users to draw parallels between the two cases.
Man seen motionless near Bagalur college
The video, said to have been recorded in the Bagalur area near a nearby college, depicts a man standing by the roadside without any visible movement or response to those around him. Onlookers seem both curious and worried as he stays in the same spot for a prolonged period.
The video rapidly spread on X (formerly Twitter), where multiple posts alleged that a dangerous “zombie drug” had arrived in the city. One widely shared post cautioned that substances said to contain Xylazine—commonly portrayed online as inducing trance-like behaviour—were circulating in Bengaluru.
Despite these assertions, no official body has verified any link between the man’s condition and drug consumption. His identity and the reasons for his behaviour also remain undisclosed.
Police acknowledge viral claims
As speculation grew, the Yelahanka Police Station in Bengaluru issued a public response to the viral post, asking users to share details via direct messages and promising that the issue would be investigated.
Authorities have not released any findings so far, and officials have urged people to avoid jumping to conclusions based on unverified social media narratives.
Online reactions range from fear to concern
The video drew a range of reactions online. Some viewers called the incident terrifying, while others responded with compassion, expressing hope that the person receives medical or psychological support if necessary.
Several commenters raised the issue of Xylazine, a veterinary sedative that has drawn worldwide attention following reports of its use in combination with opioids like fentanyl or heroin in some countries. Nonetheless, experts consistently stress that atypical behaviour seen in viral videos cannot be medically assessed or diagnosed without thorough investigation.
Similar incident reported earlier in Chandigarh
The Bengaluru video has been likened to a recent viral clip from Chandigarh, in which a delivery worker was reportedly observed standing still beside a parked vehicle in Sector 33B for almost two hours.
In response, residents notified law enforcement, and the man was transported for a medical assessment. Authorities never verified any role of drugs, although online commentators widely speculated about possible substance use.
Health experts emphasize that people who seem unresponsive or motionless in public may be facing various problems—such as medical emergencies, mental health crises, fatigue, dehydration, or neurological disorders—and are not necessarily under the influence of drugs.