BJP MP Harbhajan Singh has found himself at the centre of another political row after Punjab Police confirmed that a viral clip he shared showing alleged drug use was filmed in Jagraon. The clarification comes after his earlier controversy over a Rajasthan video, putting the Harbhajan Singh Jagraon video back in focus.
Police Confirm Jagraon Location
Harbhajan Singh had shared a video posted by BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu, showing a young man allegedly consuming drugs under Jagraon Bridge in Punjab’s Ludhiana district.
While sharing the clip on X, Harbhajan Singh took a swipe at his critics, saying even the Jagraon Bridge would now be declared to be in Rajasthan by “paid trolls”.
Punjab Police later confirmed that the footage was indeed from Jagraon, although it may be old. Police also said the man seen in the clip was arrested by Ludhiana Police on August 12.
The confirmation has given fresh political significance to the Harbhajan Singh Jagraon video, as the BJP and AAP continue to clash over Punjab’s drug problem.
Harbhajan Singh Faced Earlier Video Row
The latest development comes after Harbhajan Singh faced criticism for sharing another video that he claimed showed Punjab’s drug crisis.
The footage showed two apparently intoxicated men walking on a road and appearing to move like “zombies”. However, fact-checkers later traced the video to Sri Ganganagar in Rajasthan, not Punjab.
The incident sparked criticism of Harbhajan Singh and became a political issue, with the video being used to target the Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government.
The latest Harbhajan Singh Jagraon video is different because Punjab Police have confirmed the location as Jagraon.
Punjab Drug Crisis Becomes Political Flashpoint
The BJP has repeatedly attacked the Punjab government over drug abuse, while the AAP has highlighted its crackdown on drug networks and trafficking.
The Harbhajan Singh Jagraon video has added another layer to that political battle. While police have confirmed the location and the arrest linked to the person shown, they have also indicated that the footage itself may not be recent.
The development is likely to keep the debate over Punjab’s drug crisis and the use of viral videos in political campaigns alive.
FAQs
Q: What is the Harbhajan Singh Jagraon video?
A: It is a viral video showing a young man allegedly taking drugs under Jagraon Bridge in Ludhiana.
Q: Did Punjab Police confirm the Harbhajan Singh Jagraon video?
A: Yes. Police confirmed that the footage was recorded in Jagraon, although it may be old.
Q: Why was Harbhajan Singh criticised earlier?
A: An earlier video he shared as footage from Punjab was later traced to Rajasthan.
Q: Was anyone arrested in the Harbhajan Singh Jagraon video case?
A: Punjab Police said the man shown in the footage was arrested on August 12.