In Bengaluru, Karnataka, police arrested a 29-year-old man named Hemanth for sharing a video that falsely claimed an individual was under the influence of a 'zombie drug,' specifically Xylazine, which is often linked to erratic behavior. The video, recorded on Bagalur Road, quickly went viral. However, police investigations revealed that the person depicted was suffering from arthritis and had consumed alcohol alongside prescribed medication, leading to his unusual physical state. Bengaluru's Home Minister G. Parameshwara confirmed that there was no evidence of narcotic use in this case. Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh cautioned against spreading unverified information and stated that action would be taken against those disseminating such misleading claims. Hemanth later apologized for his actions, acknowledging his mistake in assuming the individual was using drugs. Authorities are also pursuing over 25 individuals who shared the video, issuing notices as part of the ongoing investigation, which includes charges under the Information Technology Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.