Burari: The Unforgettable Mystery That Haunts North Delhi

Seven years after the tragic deaths of 11 members of the Chundawat family in Delhi's Burari area, the community tries to go back to normal. Despite the passage of time, the case continues to draw intrigue and speculation over the family's mysterious ritual that led to accidental deaths.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 01-07-2025 16:22 IST | Created: 01-07-2025 16:22 IST
Burari: The Unforgettable Mystery That Haunts North Delhi
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Seven years following the harrowing deaths of 11 Chundawat family members in Delhi's Burari area, life in the locality has ostensibly regained its pace. While coaching centers and shops thrive anew, the now-infamous building continues to draw quiet glances and whispers among residents and passersby alike.

In an eerie twist to the tragedy, the discovery of detailed registers revealed instructions for a ritual, dictated posthumously by the family's patriarch to Lalit Chundawat, allegedly guided by his deceased father's spirit. This incident sparked media frenzy and intense investigations seeking to unravel what initially appeared as a mystery steeped in superstition and psychological undertones.

With the fear surrounding the house waning, some residents still perceive it through a superstitious lens. The once-close-knit family, including children fondly remembered by teachers and locals for their amiable nature, inadvertently became central to a case spotlighting the thin line between faith and fatality. Even now, occasional visitors sporadically seek out the Burari residence, intrigued by the mystery that gripped the nation.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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