The mystery man near Pune University who sparked Neuralink speculation.
By Prashant for PuneriPages.in
Something big happened in Pune recently that had everyone—from tech enthusiasts to chai tapris—talking. I’m talking about the Noland Neuralink case. When I first heard about it, I thought it was just another viral hoax. But as I dug deeper, I realized this is something straight out of a sci-fi thriller—except it’s very real, and it’s happening right here in our own backyard.
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The Bizarre Scene at Chaturshrungi
So it all started with a commotion at the Chaturshrungi police station. Imagine being a constable on a regular Thursday and suddenly dealing with a guy who claims he’s from Noland—a place not on Earth. Yep, you read that right.
The man, in his mid-30s, was roaming around suspiciously near Pune University Chowk when the cops picked him up. When questioned, he calmly said he wasn’t from India… or even Earth. He claimed to be from a planet called Noland. He was well-dressed, spoke fluent English, and had no ID.
The Neuralink Twist 🧠💥
Here’s where it gets even crazier. This guy insisted he had a Neuralink chip implanted in his brain that allowed him to connect to the internet—without any device. He talked about Elon Musk, space travel, even timelines and portals.
As a Punekar who’s used to hearing all kinds of crazy stuff on FC Road, even I had to pause for a second. Was this guy delusional? Or did he know something we didn’t?
Medical Reports: No Drugs, No Mental Illness 😳
When the police sent him for a mental health evaluation, the doctors came back with something that shocked everyone—he was completely normal. No drugs in his system, no signs of psychosis, nothing. Just a guy with a wild story and zero proof.
That’s when the theories started flying—was he an experimental subject from some black project? Did he actually manage to implant something like Neuralink? Or was it all just an elaborate prank?
Why It Hit Me Personally
I live just 15 minutes away from where all this went down. My cousin even takes a daily bus from Pune University Chowk. So when something this bizarre happens literally in your backyard, it hits different.
And honestly? As someone who’s watched Black Mirror and followed Neuralink’s updates since 2020, this whole thing got me thinking. Are we really that far away from a world where humans can connect directly with machines?
The Bigger Picture
Whether this guy is legit or not, the fact that something like this can happen—and make the front page of Pune’s newspapers—means we’re entering a new era. An era where stories like these won’t be considered crazy in 10 years.
Today it’s just a mysterious guy with a Neuralink story. Tomorrow? It might be your neighbour.
Stay curious, stay grounded—and next time you’re passing by University Chowk, maybe keep an eye out for anyone acting just a bit too futuristic 😉
From someone who loves Pune, tech, and good stories.
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