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The Witchcraft Haunting Dub Pukur on the Night of Bhoot Chaturdashi

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Every 25th year on the night of Bhoot Chaturdashi, it is said that the ghost haunting the water of Dub Pukur comes back from beyond. You can hear wailing screams from the ghost thought to be a witch over the dark water. 

Hidden amidst the modern buildings of Haldia Township lies a seemingly innocuous pond known as Dub Pukur (ডুব পুকুর). Beneath its calm surface lurks a sinister secret—a tale of witchcraft, murder, and restless spirits that continues to instill fear among the local people to this day.

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Haldia is today an industrial port city in West Bengal by Haldi River, coming from Ganges. The surrounding area of the Zamindari used to be ruled by the Mahishadal Raj family and it is in connection to these royals, the ghost story comes from. 

The Haunted Pond: Nabaratna Gopaljiu temple inside Mahishadal Rajbari complex at Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal. Is this the haunted Dub Pukur? //Photo by: Amitabha Gupta/wikimedia

The Midwife Witch Haunting Dub Pukur

Legend has it that in the early 18th century, during the peak of the reign of the Royals of Mahishadal Rajbari, a midwife accused of witchcraft and child-devouring faced a grim fate at the hands of a vengeful mob. 

The details of this story are sparse, and there is not a lot to go on to dig deeper into the legend of when it started to be told. Some of the few sources claim that the midwife was attacked by witches and they were the one that devoured the child when the Queen gave birth. 

Daayans, or witches in Indian folklore are often thought to be a sort of succubi with vampiric traits as they often are said to feed on their victims for power. And as in the rest of the world, old or widowed women were often the subjects of witch hunts. As well as women in certain professions like being a midwife that are often accused of being witches. 

In any case, the midwife was blamed and a mob formed. Tied and dragged far from Mahishadal into the depths of the forest along the banks of the Haldi River, she met her untimely end in the murky waters of Dub Pukur on a moonless night.

Dayan Hunts in Modern Day India: Although a creature from folklore, witch hunts still have deadly outcomes in India: “According to the National Crime Bureau records, as many as 1,157 women were branded as witch and killed in Jharkhand between 1991 and 2010. Here pictured in the Star Plus show, Nazar played by Monalisa aka Antara Biswas,

The Bhoot Chaturdashi Haunting

Since that fateful night, Dub Pukur has become a place of dread and superstition, shrouded in eerie tales of paranormal activity. Every 25 years, on the night of Bhoot Chaturdashi, the 14th day of Krishna Paksha, locals report hearing a blood-curdling scream emanating from the depths of the pond—a chilling reminder of the midwife’s tragic demise.

In West Bengal It is believed on the eve of this dark night, the souls of the deceased come down to earth to visit their dear ones. On this night they are also performing rituals to chase away the evil spirits.

But the horror does not end there. In the morning light of Diwali, the Festival of Lights, the lifeless body of a missing person is often discovered floating ominously in the murky waters of Dub Pukur—a grim testament to the vengeful spirit that still haunts its depths.

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Naraka Chaturdashi – Wikipedia 

Dayan (witch) – Wikipedia 

ভূত আদতে কল্পনা না কি বাস্তব জানতে পশ্চিমবঙ্গের এই সাতটি ভৌতিক স্থান একবার ঘুরে আসতে পারেন… – Tripoto 

List of reportedly haunted locations in India – Wikipedia 

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Convent of Jesus & Mary in Shimla and the Headless Horseman

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The prestigious girl school The Convent of Jesus & Mary, known as Chelsea, is also known for their ghost stories from students that died on the premises as well as a headless horseman after them, luring them away with a red rose on their pillows. 

Shimla, with its enchanting landscapes and colonial-era architecture, conceals a series of eerie stories within its picturesque hills. The Convent of Jesus and Mary, also called Chelsea, is a renowned prestigious school for girls in Navbahar where the royal families of Thailand, Nepal and high class families in India used to send their daughters. Although it harbors chilling tales that continue to haunt its premises. 

The CJM schools that Chelsea is a part of is a network of Roman Catholic schools that have spread all over the world, and so have its ghost stories. 

Convent of Jesus & Mary: The school in Shimla used to be a catholic boarding school for girls, and a legend about haunting from a headless horseman made its rounds around the students.//Source

The Convent of Jesus & Mary was founded by a French nun in 1864 called Marie Claudine Thevenet and was run by nuns, originally as an orphanage for the children of the British soldiers. In post colonial India the school of Convent of Jesus & Mary was re-branded as an elite educational institution. It used to be a boarding school as well, but as of 2000 it has just been a day school. 

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While some may dismiss these stories as mere rumors, the spectral legends surrounding the Convent of Jesus & Mary have persisted over the years, adding an air of mystique to this educational institution.

The Legend of the Headless Horseman

During the Convent of Jesus & Mary’s time as a boarding school it was an international close knit community with little to no phones or internet with strong and old traditions with a lot of time to kill in the chilly Himalayan range. No wonder that many ghost stories were passed around at the school, although it is unsure exactly when these stories took shape. 

The Headless Horseman: The figure is found in folklore across Europe since the Middle Ages. Typically depicted as a rider on horseback missing his head, variations of the tale exist in different cultures. In Irish folklore, the dullahan is a demonic fairy who carries his head under his arm and causes death when he stops riding. Scottish tales involve headless horsemen haunting areas after being decapitated in battles. In Welsh folklore, headless horsemen are said to haunt locations until their bodies are found and buried. German folklore tells of revenant headless horsemen who wander until they atone for sins.//Image: The Headless Horseman Pursuing Ichabod Crane by John Quidor

One of the most told stories associated with the Convent of Jesus and Mary revolves around an ominous figure: the headless horseman that have traveled the world and times with its striking imagery. Stories about the Headless Horseman have been told since medieval times, and everyone got their own twist.

It is said that the spirit of the Headless Horseman haunting the Convent of Jesus & Mary, started out as a coachman that used to live close to the school. He was said to have been too interested in ladies, but he died in some sort of accident or was decapitated in a brawl. It is said that on fateful Fridays, specifically the 13th of the month, this spectral rider materializes on the school grounds.

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It is said that when coming to the school, he offers one of the girls a rose. A trope found in many girl boarding school legends, including Convent of Jesus & Mary. In some versions The Headless Horseman gave it directly to her or the rose was left on the girl’s pillow and found when the girls got back from class.

What happens to the girls after being chosen depends solely on their choice. Those girls who accept the rose are led away by the sinister figure, never to be seen again, while those who dare to refuse meet a ghastly fate and are killed. 

The girls attending the school are wearing a red uniform and they are often referred to as Chelseaites and easy to spot. It is said that the fear of the headless horseman got so bad for a while that the girls covered their faces around the time leading up to a Friday the 13th. 

The Dormitory Fire Tragedy

Another haunting tale whispers of a devastating fire that engulfed the Convent of Jesus & Mary’s dormitory during the British colonial rule on April 29 in 1946, taking out a two-thirds of the school building. The present-day play area conceals a grim history, as it is believed to be the final resting place of the 10 year old girl who tragically perished in the flames. 

Ghostly apparitions are said to roam the playground, evoking the spirits of the past. Among these restless souls is a young girl, forever in search of her lost doll. She is not alone, as the spirits of other young women, taken by the headless horseman, are believed to linger in the shadows.

It is also believed to have been a fire that broke out when it was used for orphans, and the current building was built on top of the orphan children buried underneath it, still lingering as ghosts. 

The 2012 Tragedy of Convent of Jesus & Mary

Tragedy struck the Convent of Jesus & Mary in 2012, when two young students, were found lifeless near the school. The grieving families and friends of the victims made a distressing claim: the children had taken their own lives due to mental harassment and torment inflicted by their teachers. 

A pall of sadness and fear descended upon the school community. Some residents and students assert that the souls of these young victims linger within the school’s premises, casting a somber veil over the institution and are haunting the school.

Boarding School Ghost Stories

The Convent of Jesus & Mary in Shimla with its history and culture of young girls with a wide imagination and perhaps a ghost or two following them seems dark. Beyond its academic pursuits, the school has nurtured stories of spectral encounters that are found perhaps at other similar institutions. 

While some may dismiss these tales as mere superstition, the eerie legends continue to linger in the hallways and grounds of the Convent of Jesus & Mary, evoking a sense of both fascination and dread among its students and visitors. Whether real or imagined, these spectral stories add an intriguing layer to the school’s rich history and the enigmatic charm of Shimla’s haunted landscape.

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Convent of Jesus and Mary Chelsea: Giving young women tools to take over the world | Latest News India – Hindustan Times 

Convent of Jesus Mary and Chelsea School- Some Untold Stories 

7 Most Haunted Places In Shimla: Exploring The Eerie Side In 2023! 

Convent of Jesus and Mary, Shimla – Wikipedia

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Mary’s Ghostly Lament in Dagshai Cemetery

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A grave in Dagshai Cemetery is said to be haunted by Mary, a woman haunting the place after people started to chip away at her tombstone for good luck. 

In the hills of Himachal Pradesh, Dagshai town stands as a testament to time, bearing witness to a history. The very name of the town means a royal stain, and comes from when the Mughal rulers sent criminals for capital punishment here. A jail was built to house the criminals and the jail was known as Himachal’s black water at that time. 

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Situated just 11 kilometers from Solan and perched at over 5,600 meters above sea level, this old cantonment town, though devoid of the typical touristy allure, harbors a story of a ghost said to be haunting the Dagshai Cemetery.

The Mystery of Dagshai’s Haunting

Dagshai primarily comprises an army cantonment, various military structures, a handful of schools, local residences, and a cemetery. It is the cemetery, steeped in history and mystery, that has garnered the most attention, both positive and negative. 

The Original Grave: The statue and the grave of Mary Rebecca Weston and her unborn child as it used to be before people started coming for it inside of the Dagshai Cemetery in the pine forest.

Although Dagshai has a notoriously haunted cemetery with a lot of stories, most locals talk about the single ghost haunting the cemetery known as Mary or Mem Ki Qabr by the locals. 

A Tale of Love and Tragedy

Dagshai Cemetery is believed to date back to the British colonial era in India when the British made Dagshai into an army cantonment. 

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The story goes that a British man named Major George Weston, lived in Dagshai with his wife, Mary Rebecca Weston. While Major Weston practiced medicine, his wife served as a nursing assistant. After years of childlessness, the couple’s fortunes took a turn when they met a wandering Muslim saint who bestowed upon them a blessed amulet. Following this divine intervention, Mary, George’s wife, became pregnant with their first child.

However, fate dealt them a cruel hand, as Mary tragically passed away during the eighth month of her pregnancy on 10th of December in 1909. Grief-stricken and deeply in love, George Weston erected a splendid grave in memory of his beloved wife and their unborn child in Dagshai Cemetery. The exquisite marble used for this poignant structure was imported all the way from England.

Mary’s Misguided Legacy

As the years passed, tales of Mary’s grave possessing miraculous powers began circulating within the region. A misconception took root: if a pregnant woman took a piece of marble from Mary’s grave, she would be blessed with a male child. Consequently, countless visitors flocked to Mary’s resting place, foolishly attempting to disfigure her beautiful monument to avoid giving birth to a daughter. This relentless carving at the grave close to ruined the marble grave. A local woman even started selling marble pieces by mail order. 

Chipped Away: Over the years, the grave of Mary in Dagshai Cemetery with the statue started to disintegrate as people sought it out because of the legend. On the grave it was written: “To the sacred and in loving memory of my wife Mary Rebecca Weston, who died at Dagshai 10th December 1909, and our unborn Babe” // Source

Many visitors to the Dagshai Cemetery have claimed to witness the spectral apparition of Mary herself, meandering through the grounds close to her grave. Some suggest that Mary’s spirit may have intervened to protect her and her unborn child’s final resting place, preventing it from further desecration and warding off unwanted visitors.

Protecting Mary’s Legacy in Dagshai Cemetery

Since then, the locals took business into their own hands and started to restore the broken grave and desecrated statue. It got a protective cage over it and inside the grave was fixed back to how it first was made. Perhaps this will help to deter the haunting of Mary herself?

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Your Soul will Tremble after Reading the Horror Story of this Beautiful Place of Himachal 

Dagshai – Haunted Place in Himachal – BikingMystery 

Stories about Dagshai, the haunted town of Himachal | Times of India Travel 

The Haunting Of Dagshai: Himachal Pradesh’s Scariest Town

Why childless couples visit the grave or Mary, also known as ‘Mem Ki Qabr,’ in Dagshai? – my mountain – QuoraIn memory of the beloved : The Tribune India

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The Ghosts of Dukhani House in Shimla Hills

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The House of Dukhani is a beautiful house once used for gatherings and parties for the British. The Dukhani House is also thought to be haunted by the ghost of an old man wearing a gown that is said to have shot himself in the house. 

Shimla, with its enchanting cold airs and mystical ambiance, has always been a magnet for ghostly tales from the mountains and forests and otherworldly phenomena in the old colonial haunted houses and ghosts of dead British settlers and locals alike. 

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Amidst these hills lie the echoes of the British colonial era, where grand mansions and bungalows once hosted British officers that used this area as their vacation spot. However, some of these elegant houses continue to house more than just memories, as they are believed to be inhabited by the spirits of their former occupants. 

Dukhani House, an old and sprawling house in the beautiful Shimla hills, is one such place where the spirits of the past persist.

A Haunted Night in Dukhani House

This bungalow was once the property of an elderly British gentleman known as Buck or Bucky, who primarily resided in Delhi, but came to Shimla in the summer times with the rest of the British to escape the worst heat further down the mountain. His home, Dukhani served as the venue for his occasional weekend gatherings. Among the regular attendees of these gatherings was an English officer named Sir John Smith, a close friend of Buck’s.

One night, Sir John and his wife found themselves staying at Dukhani House overnight. Sir John was given Buck’s room together with the host, nestled in one of the oldest sections of the house.

British Houses and Architecture in Shimla: Still to this day, there are many houses left from the colonial times like the Dukhani House.

Despite being tired after the late night, Sir John found it challenging to fall asleep due to Bucky’s snores. As the night wore on inside of the Dukhani House, he was awakened by the curtains billowing in the breeze, allowing moonlight into the room. He contemplated whether to get up and close the window but decided to return to sleep. Just then, he spotted an elderly man with silver hair, clad in a dressing gown. Assuming this figure to be Bucky, Sir John asked him to secure the window. However, to his shock, he heard another thunderous snore coming from a different corner of the room, where Bucky was sound asleep.

Panicking, Sir John tried to approach the elderly man, who seemed to retreat outside the window, vanishing into the garden. When he ventured outside to investigate, the specter had vanished, leaving only the memory of the old man’s forlorn expression etched in his mind. Sir John’s nights were haunted by this eerie encounter.

Further inquiries into the incident led Sir John to a startling revelation. He learned that an elderly man, wearing a dressing gown, had tragically taken his own life in the very same room where he had seen the apparition by shooting himself. It was apparent that he had encountered the ghost of this desolate soul that had died around 40 years before that night.

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If you do not believe in Ghosts, then Visit these places in Shimla, Opinion will Definitely Change 

10 Best haunted places to visit in Himachal Pradesh 

The Ghosts of Dukhani- A Lovely House in Shimla Hills – Mysterious Himachal

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The Haunted Chittoor Railway Station and the Violent Death of an Officer

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After a violent clash between two factions of officers at the train station, a CRF officer was beaten to death by the time they reached the Chittoor Railway Station. It is said that ever since that fateful day, the station has been haunted by the ghost seeking justice for his death. 

Along the coast of Andhra Pradesh lies the Chittoor Railway Station—a station with 3 platforms and a local rumor passed around. It is said that the station along the Gudur-Katpadi branch line is one of the most haunted stations in India. 

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Legend has it that the ghost of a Central Reserve Police Force jawan named Hari Singh from Jharkhand roams the deserted halls of Chittoor Railway Station.

Haunted Railway Station: According to the legend, the Chittoor Railway Station is haunted by an officer who was beaten to death as he was on one of the trains. // Source: Moulalisaheb.g /Wikimedia

The Ghost of CRF Hari Singh

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According to local lore, on that fateful day of October 31, 2013, Singh was aboard a New Delhi-Kerala train when he was attacked by Railway Protection Force personnel and a few Traveling Ticket Examiners.

Exactly why this happened is not specified, but there have been situations before this where the two forces have ended up in an argument or fight on the train, often because of unpaid tickets. Although, there was no mention of the cause for this incident in most of the sources.

As the train pulled into Chittoor Station, Singh was badly injured after the fight. He was rushed to a hospital in Chennai, but succumbed to his injuries ten days later.

The Haunted Chittoor Railway Station

Since that tragic day, the ghost of Hari Singh has been said to haunt the grounds of Chittoor Railway Station, forever wandering in search of the justice that eluded him in life. Locals speak of his ghostly apparition, his presence felt in the eerie silence that descends upon the station after dark.

According to a chilling report by The Hindu in 2015, the people of Chittoor have reported feeling the icy touch of Singh’s ghostly presence. This is also the earliest source found for this said incident, although not referring to other sources and if we are to believe the story, we must also believe that the death never reached the news.

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Know The Truth of 8 Most Haunted Railway Stations in India | RailRecipe Report 

‘Ghost tale’ haunts Chittoor railway station | Andhra Pradesh News – The Hindu 

Chittoor railway station – Wikipedia

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The Haunting Secrets of Indira Gandhi Medical College in Shimla

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The Indira Gandhi Medical College is located deep in the mountainous Shimla in India. The college campus as well as the road leading up to the school are thought to be haunted.

In the scenic lap of Shimla, the prestigious Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) stands as both a medical college as well as a hospital. Established in 1966, it initially bore the name “Medical College, Shimla” and was housed in the former Snowdon Hospital. 

IGMC, or इंदिरा गांधी राजकीय आयुर्विज्ञान महाविद्यालय और अस्पताल began its journey in the early 1960s, slowly growing into one of Himachal Pradesh’s preeminent medical institutions. Initially offering only MBBS classes, it progressed with time. 

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Over the years, it evolved, and in 1984, it was rechristened as Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla. Today, it is the largest medical set up in not only Shimla, but the whole of Himachal Pradesh. 

The Campus on the Hillside: Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) is a state-owned medical college and hospital in Shimla. It was established in 1966 as the Himachal Pradesh Medical College (HPMC), and assumed the present name in 1984.// Source

Mysteries Beyond Medicine at Indira Gandhi Medical College

There exists an eerie and mysterious side to Indira Gandhi Medical College though and talks about paranormal experiences. It is said that patients, their families, doctors, and staff have encountered inexplicable incidents that lend an aura of mystery to the institution. The corridors, lifts, and rooms have become the stage for bizarre occurrences. 

Strange noises, unexplained voices, and unsettling sensations have become a part of daily life for some within the college. Some claim they have had their names called out, only to turn and not see anyone there. 

Visitors and personnel alike have described sensations of being pushed from behind while coming up and down some of the staircases. Some claim they have been stuck in the lifts for hours without it being anything wrong with them. 

The collective belief holds that these perplexing activities are attributed to the lingering spirits of individuals who have met their fate within the hospital’s walls. Although the motives for these spirits to haunt the college remain uncertain, their presence has created an air of trepidation that envelops the premises.

The Haunted Road to IGMC

Not only is the building itself haunted, but it is also claimed that the road up to the hospital and college is also believed to be haunted. The forest road leading to the institution is not devoid of eerie legends, although not connected to the hospital legends at all. 

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In the 1960s, it is said that a man who sold oranges along this very road met a tragic end while he was working. Some have claimed to witness his apparition while walking there. Clutching his basket of oranges, the spectral vendor appears, though he does not inflict harm on those who encounter him.

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Haunting Tales of The Lower Circular Road Cemetery

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After the mutilated body of Sir William Hay MacNaghten was brought back to Kolkata from Kabul, he was buried in the Lower Circular Road Cemetery. After his death it is said that he is haunting the place and the nearby tree shivers every time someone tells the tale. 

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At the Lower Circular Road Cemetery that are constantly being filled up with the Christians in Kolkata, there is one grave said to house the ghost of Sir William Hay MacNaghten that are said to haunt the cemetery. 

The Lower Circular Road Cemetery in Kolkata, stands as a silent sentinel to bygone eras as it was established in 1840 during the colonial times in Kolkata and can be found a short walk away from the South Park Street Cemetery. 

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This cemetery is still in use and this historic burial ground also known as General Episcopal Cemetery serves as a poignant memorial of the city’s rich and tumultuous past with over 12 000 graves. Although many have been moved to make way for new burials, there is one grave at The Lower Circular Road Cemetery left said to be haunted.

And if we are to believe the stories, there is a tree in The Lower Circular Road Cemetery that shakes every time someone narrates this story, at least while being close to it. 

The Barbaric and Bloody First Anglo Afghan War

Legend has it that The Lower Circular Road Cemetery harbors a spectral presence, none other than Sir William Hay MacNaghten, a prominent civil servant during the British colonial era. His untimely demise at 48, a grisly affair that sent shock waves through the community, has become the stuff of local lore. 

Sir William Hay MacNaghten: Buried in the Lower Circular Road Cemetery

MacNaghten was also a Baronet born in 1793, came to India at 16 and played a big part in the first Anglo-Afghan War from 1838-1842. The British had successfully invaded the country after using an internal dispute of the rulers in Afghanistan to their advantage. 

Although an important figure in history, people were surprised by his involvement in war. “What? Lord William Bentinck was to exclaim when he heard Macnaghten had launched an army against Afghanistan. “Lord Auckland and Macnaghten gone to war? The very last men in the world I would have expected of such folly”.

Macnaghten purchased a mansion in Kabul, and brought his wife, decorating their home with crystal chandeliers, a fine selection of French wines, and hundreds of servants from India. The act of just making themselves at home further enraged the Afghans. If we are to believe the sources he was not necessarily a well liked man and was known for his arrogant manners, and was simply called “the Envoy ” by both the Afghans and the British.

By 1841 the British forces were depleted and their commanders were old and not up for the task. The plan was for the British to march back to India under a guarantee of safe passage from the Afghan tribal elders. However, in a last ditch effort, they tried to play the chiefs up against each other, and MacNaghten met up with Mohammed Akbar Khan, the son of a chief, but one that had no reason to like the British. 

Macnaghten presented Wazir Akbar Khan with a fine pair of pistols as a gesture of friendship and good faith on December 23rd. However, Wazir Akbar Khan murdered Macnaghten on the spot. If he meant to kill him or if he was killed because he resisted capture is unclear to this day. 

The aftermath of it all was gruesome for the British, as around 120 was taken prisoners, including his wife and a certain Lady Sale who wrote in her diary about the murder: “All reports agree that both the Envoy’s and Trevor’s bodies are hanging in the public chouk: the Envoy’s decapitated and a mere trunk; the limbs having been carried in triumph about the city”

‘Remnants of an Army’: by Elizabeth Butler portraying William Brydon arriving at the gates of Jalalabad as the only survivor of a 16,500 strong evacuation from Kabul in January 1842.

In fact, his death was recorded as “one of the basest, foulest, murders that ever stained the page of history” in the post-mortem investigations. It is said that his wife stumbled upon his lifeless body, horrifically mutilated and strewn across the street. His remains are said to have been recovered from the pit they threw him into and brought back by his widow. 

Awful as it must have been, it is interesting to note that most of the prisoners thought the Afghan kidnappers were polite enough, but Lady Macnaghten remembered in a bad light as she didn’t want to share any of her clothes or sherry. 

The Haunting of the Lower Circular Road Cemetery

Despite his mortal remains finding their resting place within the confines of the Lower Circular Road Cemetery, Sir William’s spirit is said to linger among the tombstones and mausoleums. 

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One chilling aspect of these ghostly sightings at The Lower Circular Road Cemetery is the peculiar behavior of a solitary tree that stands all by its lonesome over Sir William’s final resting place. According to local lore, whenever the gruesome details of his murder are recounted, the tree above his tomb begins to shiver as if stirred by an unseen force, adding an eerie atmosphere to the already haunted grounds.

The spectral presence of Sir William MacNaghte is not the only source of unease within the Lower Circular Road Cemetery. Late-night guards, tasked with keeping watch over the silent slumber of the dead, have reported spine-tingling encounters with inexplicable phenomena. Eerie noises echoing through the stillness of the night, ghostly whispers carried on the breeze, and fleeting glimpses of shadowy figures flitting among the tombstones have left many a sentry shaken to their core.

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First Anglo-Afghan War – Wikipedia 

William Hay Macnaghten (1793-1841) – Find a Grave Memorial 

“One of the basest, foulest murders that ever stained the page of history”? The brutal death of Sir William Macnaghten 

William Hay Macnaghten – Wikipedia 

Lower Circular Road cemetery – Wikipedia  https://www.telegraphindia.com/my-kolkata/places/drowning-hands-to-headless-bodies-these-haunted-places-in-kolkata-are-filled-with-ghost-stories-pbfhhotogallery/cid/1869126?slide=5

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The Haunted Legends of Grand Paradi Towers in Mumbai

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The Grand Paradi Towers, a high-rise apartment tower in Mumbai are said to be haunted, possible haunted because of the string of suicides that happened, making people wondering… why? Could it have been something paranormal that made them do it?

Standing tall amidst the bustling cityscape of South Mumbai, the financial hub of India, the Grand Paradi Towers, three residential high-riser built in 1975 at Kemps Corner, has long been associated with luxury and opulence. 

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Initially home to some of the city’s wealthiest residents, the 28-storey building, once one of Mumbai’s most expensive, now carries the weight of a far darker reputation. Over the years, it has become infamous as one of the most haunted sites in India where the rumor is that a ghost compels its residents to jump to their death.

The Grand Paradi Towers: The luxury apartments are now believed to be one of Mumbai’s most haunted.

A History of Affluence and Tragedy

When Grand Paradi Towers was constructed, it was the epitome of high-end living, attracting the elite of Mumbai. They were diamond merchants, businessmen and Bollywood stars. However, this image of prosperity began to crumble in the late 1990s. 

It seems like it started with the suicide of an elderly couple living in the high risers. Soon, their son and daughter-in-law followed the same tragic fate.

Starting in 1998, the towers became notorious for a series of inexplicable suicides that have since cast a long, eerie shadow over its corridors. More than 20 residents have met their untimely deaths by leaping from the building’s heights, and tragically, the victims have included not only adults but also maids and children.

Exactly what is happening inside of the apartments of this affluent high risers?

The Curse of the Eighth Floor

The spate of suicides has led many to believe that the building is cursed, with particular notoriety attached to the eighth floor in the B wing. This floor has witnessed some of the most distressing incidents, including the deaths of three generations of a single family who all jumped to their deaths. The pattern of these tragic events has given rise to the belief that an evil presence or malevolent spirit compels residents to take their own lives.

Locals and residents have reported an unsettling atmosphere on the eighth floor. Stories abound of strange occurrences, such as disembodied whispers, cold spots, and an oppressive feeling of dread that descends upon anyone who lingers too long. The inexplicable nature of these suicides has led to rampant speculation about paranormal influences, with many convinced that an unseen force drives people to their demise.

Paranormal Activities and Unseen Entities

Visitors and paranormal enthusiasts who have ventured into Grand Paradi Towers often recount eerie experiences. Flickering lights, sudden gusts of cold wind, and the sensation of being watched are commonly reported phenomena. 

Some claim to have seen shadowy figures moving in the periphery of their vision, only to vanish when directly observed. The most chilling accounts come from those who have felt an invisible force pushing or pulling them towards the edges of the balconies, evoking a visceral fear of an imminent fall and a chilling voice egging them to kill themselves.

The Victims of the Suicides

But could it be something else than paranormal activity driving the residents to take their own life? 

In the case of the elderly couple, Vasadeo and Tara Dalal on June 14th in 1998, the police found a letter, detailing how they claimed their son and daughter in law harassed them to death. Seven years later, when the verdict of the court case was raised against the son and daughter-in-law, they chose the same fate and so did their 19-year-old daughter. They lived on the eighth floor and the haunted rumors started to circulate after this, especially it being connected to the eighth floor. It is said that after this, they sealed the apartment in question. If that is still the case today though, is unknown. 

The 24 year old Charisma Kadakia who jumped in 2000, it was said she was depressed, although her boyfriend claimed he had no idea about her plans. 

With the case of the housemaid, it is unclear if she actually jumped or fell out of the window. There was also another domestic help that threatened to jump from the 19th floor after his employers accused him of stealing.

A Place of Unease and Avoidance

Today, despite its prime location and luxurious facade, Grand Paradi Towers is avoided by many who fear its haunted reputation. The once-coveted address has seen a decline in desirability, with prospective buyers and tenants often deterred by the building’s dark history. 

Another thing worth noting, is the proximity to the mysterious Mumbai’s Tower of Silence in the forest just behind the towers. Stories tell that back when the suicide happened, you could still see the vultures circling over the parsi burial place, giving the place an eerie feeling.

At one point the committee organized counselling sessions for its residents in an attempt to curb the dangerous trend. Rumors ran rampant about the reason for the strange things happening in the towers. Had they in fact built the apartments on top of a burial ground?

The owners even got carried away with the haunted rumors and ordered a puja and a havan. It is said that since then, the activity has stopped.

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References:

The jinx of Grand Paradi | Latest News India – Hindustan Times 

Grand Paradi Towers – Wikipedia 

India’s Most Haunted: Grand Paradi Towers in Mumbai | India.com 

https://hauntedplacesinindia.weebly.com/grand-paradi-towers.html

The spooky story of these haunted towers in the heart of Mumbai 

Haunted India: Grand Paradi Towers, Malabar Hill, Mumbai

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The Goan Haunting and Tragedy of Calvim Bridge in Aldona

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After a terrible and deadly accident on the ferry crossing in Aldona, they decided to build the Calvim Bridge to connect to the mainland. But after the bridge was built, the reports about the place being haunted started to come in. 

Stretching over to the village of Aldona, Goa, the Calvim Bridge stands as a somber reminder of a tragic incident that continues to haunt the local community. In February 2012, an unexpected calamity struck this otherwise peaceful locale, leading to the death of seven individuals, including four young students. 

Before the bridge was built, there was a ferry crossing from Aldona-Calvim. A mini-bus on the Aldona side with six or seven passengers who died, three or four of them being school girls on their way home to their island.

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Four students of the St Thomas Girls’ High School at Aldona—cousins Diana (8) and Elvina (11) Dias, Priyal Salgaonkar (10) and Nagel Gracias—were killed, with two women and a man. The driver and the conductor managed to swim to land and fled the scene.

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The exact details of the incident remain shrouded in sorrow and confusion, but the loss of life was profound and deeply felt by the community. 

After this, the locals made a huge effort to get the bridge built and a decade after asking for it and many deaths later, they did. But according to local lore, the newly built bridge is anything but peaceful.

The Haunting by the Calvim Bridge

As night falls and the dark hours envelop the village, those who dare to venture near the Calvim Bridge report experiencing a range of unsettling sensations and supernatural occurrences at night. 

One of the most commonly reported phenomena at Calvim Bridge is the eerie sound of voices carried on the wind of the drowned passengers. These sounds often appear to come from the water below or from the bridge itself, adding to the unsettling ambiance. The voices are sometimes accompanied by the chilling sensation of being watched, an invisible presence lingering in the shadows.

Another frequently recounted experience is the sighting of ghostly apparitions near the bridge. Some have reported seeing shadowy figures that resemble young students. These apparitions are often seen near the spot where the tragedy occurred, their ethereal presence a stark reminder of the lives cut short. 

Calvim Bridge: The thing that would hinder further accidents like in 1012, but are now said to be haunted. // Source: Wikimedia

The Haunting Remembrance

Over the years there have been several instances of light missing on the bridge, creating a dangerous atmosphere and potential accidents. It has also become a popular place for younger people to party and drink, further fueled the haunted rumors that lingers over the bridge. 

Although the bridge has gotten a lot of attention in the later years because of its rumor as a haunted place, the locals still remember the horrible accident as a terrible tragedy, still lingering every time they pass over the bridge. 

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Calvim – Wikipedia 

The Goan EveryDay: Finally, six deaths later, a bridge over Calvim 

Calvem bridge Goa….(haunted!!) — Steemit 

14 Most Haunted Places In Goa 2023 & Associated Ghost Stories!

Goa most horror places – mancity29096 

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The Haunting of Char Khambe Four Pillars in Goa

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Four white pillars known as Char Khambe on the road in St. Cruz in Goa are said to be haunted. Strange things seems to happen to cars passing them, and some even go as far as claiming they are cursed.

On the Old Santa Cruz-Panjim road, now known as Vasantrao Dempo Marg, stands four white pillars known as Char Khambe, forlorn and forgotten among the paddy fields of St Cruz. These seemingly innocuous structures, shrouded in mystery and a palpable sense of dread, have earned a notorious reputation as one of the most haunted sites in Goa.

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The four pillars of whitewashed minaret style obelisks were built in 1896 to commemorate a Portuguese prince to the Goa colony. The prince was the son of the duke of Porto, Afonso de Bragança. It also marked a line into the city from where you were not allowed to go bare chested, and where all the kashti clothed farmers changed into something else.

The Cursed Pillars

The history behind Char Khambe is murky, with various accounts attempting to explain the haunting. Some suggest that the pillars mark the site of a tragic event or an unmarked burial ground, giving rise to restless spirits. 

Others believe that the pillars themselves are cursed, perhaps due to rituals or dark practices that imbued the area with a lasting malevolent energy. 

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One of the most common and unsettling phenomena reported at Char Khambe is the sudden and mysterious breakdown of vehicles, particularly motorcycles. Many bikers have found themselves stranded near the pillars, their engines inexplicably stalling and refusing to restart. The darkness and isolation only heighten the sense of vulnerability, as attempts to fix the vehicles often prove futile until daylight breaks. This recurring issue has led to the widespread belief that the area is under a malevolent influence, deterring those who might otherwise travel this route at night.

It is also worth noting that there are several reports about cars ramming into the pillars as well. Something cursed going on here, or what’s going to happen when pillars are placed on the road. 

Ghostly Figures around the Pillars

Adding to the ominous atmosphere are the frequent reports of apparitions and ghostly figures appearing around the pillars. Witnesses describe seeing shadowy forms that seem to materialize out of nowhere, only to vanish just as quickly as well as strange cries in the night can be heard.

On full moon nights, the sightings become more vivid and numerous, with some claiming to see full-bodied apparitions dressed in antiquated attire, wandering silently between the pillars.

There are also stories about seeing a woman in a white saree asking passing cars for a lift, as many of the other haunted road stories in India tells about. 

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St. Cruz, Goa – Wikipedia 

Four silent sentinels of St Cruz | Goa News – Times of India