A viral video from Bengaluru has sparked concern after a man was seen standing motionless by a roadside near Bagalur for an extended period.
The footage, reportedly filmed near a college in the Bagalur area, shows the man standing still without reacting to the people around him.
The video spread widely on social media days after a similar incident in Chandigarh, leading many users to speculate about possible drug use.
Several posts on X claimed the man may have been under the influence of a so-called “zombie drug” containing Xylazine, a veterinary sedative that has drawn attention internationally after being mixed with opioids such as heroin and fentanyl.
However, authorities have not confirmed any link between the Bengaluru incident and drug use. The identity of the man and the reason for his behaviour remain unknown.
Yelahanka Police Station responded to the viral posts, asking users to share details through direct messages and saying the matter would be investigated.
No official findings have been released so far, and police have urged people not to jump to conclusions based on social media speculation.
The incident has been compared with a similar case in Chandigarh, where a delivery worker was seen standing motionless near a vehicle in Sector 33B for nearly two hours. He was later taken for medical evaluation, but officials did not confirm any involvement of drugs.
Health experts say such behaviour can be caused by a range of conditions, including medical emergencies, mental health problems, exhaustion, dehydration, or neurological disorders, and cannot be linked to substance abuse without proper examination.