Harbhajan Singh and Punjab Police exchange claims over viral drug-related videos
Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh shared a video on social media depicting individuals in an intoxicated state, which he attributed to the drug crisis in Punjab. The Punjab Police responded by clarifying that the footage originated from Sri Ganganagar in Rajasthan, not Punjab. Following this correction, Singh shared further video content and criticized the state government for its handling of the drug issue, while the government and police maintained their stance on the verification of such claims.
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What Happened
Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh recently shared a video on social media showing two men in an intoxicated state, linking the footage to the drug crisis in Punjab. The Punjab Police responded to the post by stating that the video was not filmed in Punjab but was instead recorded in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan. The police urged the MP to verify facts before sharing content on public platforms.
Following the police clarification, Harbhajan Singh shared additional video clips and asserted that the drug problem in Punjab remains a significant issue. He criticized the state government and accused paid trolls of attempting to obscure the reality of the situation. The MP called for the government to focus on addressing the drug menace rather than disputing the origins of specific videos.
Key Facts
- Harbhajan Singh shared a video of two intoxicated men on social media.Source not recorded
- Punjab Police stated the video originated in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan.Source not recorded
- The Punjab Police requested that the MP verify facts before posting.Source not recorded
- Harbhajan Singh shared subsequent videos to highlight the drug issue in Punjab.Source not recorded
- The MP criticized the state government for its response to the drug crisis.Source not recorded
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11 Aug
- TOIThe Times of IndiaHarbhajan Singh bowls ‘doosra’ after Punjab Police fact-checks video on drug crisis
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Language reach
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- English2 of 9
- Punjabiਪੰਜਾਬੀ1 of 1
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- No source registered
- 1 outlet
- 2 or more
- Where the story is
- NorthCarried1 of 4
- WestNot carried0 of 5
- Central IndiaNot carried0 of 1
- EastNot carried0 of 5
- North-eastNot carried0 of 2
- SouthCarried1 of 10
4 of the 26 states we read have local coverage. Concentrated in the North. Also carried by 1 national masthead.
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