Police arrest man for posting ‘zombie drug’ video on Instagram in Bengaluru

BENGALURU: After a video allegedly showing a man under the influence of a ‘zombie drug’ in Bengaluru went viral, the Central Crime Branch (CCB) police launched an investigation. The CCB has arrested a person who uploaded the video on Instagram. He has since tendered an apology.

The video, reportedly shot in Bagaluru, shows a person standing motionless, leading to speculation about the use of Zombie drug. The CCB formed a special team to investigate the claims and identified the person in the video. The police said the person was under the influence of alcohol and had taken medication for some lifestyle disease.

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ಬಾಗಲೂರು, ನಿಟ್ಟೆ ಕಾಲೇಜು ಸಮೀಪದಲ್ಲಿ “ಜೊಂಬಿ ಡ್ರಗ್” ಬಳಕೆಯ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ದಾರಿ ತಪ್ಪಿಸುವ ವೀಡಿಯೋವನ್ನು ಹರಡಿದ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿಯನ್ನು ವಶಪಡಿಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲಾಗಿದೆ. BNS ಮತ್ತು IT ಕಾಯಿದೆ ಅಡಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರಕರಣ ದಾಖಲಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ.

ಆರೋಪಗಳು ಆಧಾರರಹಿತವೆಂದು ಕಂಡುಬಂದಿದೆ. ಸುಳ್ಳು ಹಾಗೂ ಆಧಾರ ರಹಿತ… pic.twitter.com/NxNEdhzq6d

— ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ನಗರ ಪೊಲೀಸ್‌ BengaluruCityPolice (@BlrCityPolice) April 10, 2026

So, what is zombie drug? It’s a combination of three substances — heroin, fentanyl and xylazine (a veterinary sedative). Consuming this mixture can lead to muscle damage and skin lesions; Respiratory problems; Decreased heart rate; Coma or even death

The CCB has arrested Hemanth who uploaded the video on Instagram. Hemanth has apologised, claiming he didn’t know it was Zombie Drug and thought it was a prank. He has been charged with spreading false information and is currently in custody.

The police have warned against spreading misinformation and have issued notices to over 25 people, including actor Duniya Vijay and retired police commissioner Bhaskar Rao, who shared the video. City police commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh has stated that those who spread false information will face action.

There was a video circulating on social media showing a person allegedly consuming “zombie drugs” near Bagaluru Road, Nitte College, which was posted on X .
Upon enquiry, Bagaluru Police traced and identified the individual seen in the video. The officers found that the person… pic.twitter.com/xHm6kCp6vX

— ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ನಗರ ಪೊಲೀಸ್‌ BengaluruCityPolice (@BlrCityPolice) April 9, 2026

The police are urging people to be cautious and not spread unverified information. They are also advising people to wait for the investigation to be completed before jumping to conclusions. The investigation is ongoing, and the police are trying to determine the source of the zombie drug and how it is being distributed in the city.

The police commissioner has also warned that spreading false information can lead to panic and harm to individuals and society. He has urged people to be responsible and only share verified information.

The case has sparked a lot of debate and discussion on social media, with many people expressing concern about the spread of zombie drug in Bengaluru. The police are taking the situation seriously and are working to address the issue.