Bengaluru, April 10 (NationPress) The Karnataka Police have detained an individual who shared a viral video alleging the existence of “zombie drugs” in Bengaluru city on Friday. However, Home Minister G. Parameshwara has explicitly stated that such drugs are nonexistent in Bengaluru.

According to him, the individual featured in the video had combined alcohol with medication, resulting in his odd behavior on a public street.

The police have arrested the suspect, identified as Hemanth Kumar, who resides in the Vidyaranyapura area. He filmed the video three days prior and uploaded it to social media.

The footage depicted a man exhibiting “zombie-like” behavior on a busy road in broad daylight.

Authorities have also located the man shown in the video, subjecting him to a medical evaluation for any narcotic substances.

The tests revealed no traces of illegal drugs.

Hemanth Kumar, employed as a field executive for an eyewear company, recorded a 32-second video while traveling on Bagalur Main Road around 11:30 a.m. on April 7. He encountered a man who appeared intoxicated and was struggling to walk, prompting him to film and share the video on Instagram, as reported by the police.

Using the scooter visible in the video, the police successfully tracked him down. The clip went viral, raising alarm about purported “zombie drugs.”

In response to the video, popular Kannada film actor Duniya Vijay urged parents to monitor their children closely. “A new narcotic drug is available in Bengaluru; youth must exercise caution. Parents also need to stay vigilant. The police should clarify the facts surrounding the ‘zombie drug’. People must report any information they may have,” he advised.

After the video gained traction on social media, police initiated an investigation, identifying Hemanth as the source of the claims. Authorities have reaffirmed that allegations regarding “zombie drugs” are unfounded.

Home Minister G. Parameshwara responded to these rumors, labeling them as baseless.

He mentioned that initial reports suggested the man was a lorry driver who had traveled from northern states like Haryana or Punjab for employment. It was indicated that the individual had mixed medication for an ailment with alcohol, resulting in the peculiar behavior.

Parameshwara further asserted that no criminal charges have been filed concerning this incident. He noted that the Bengaluru Police Commissioner had briefed him, confirming the absence of any evidence supporting “zombie drug” usage.

He also revealed that the person who circulated these claims on social media had been interrogated and conceded to intentionally posting the information.