The mystery of the paranormal is something perhaps no mortal will ever be able to deduce. Believe it or not, there are countless places all over the globe that have gained notoriety for being haunted. They range from famous tourist spots from Bhangarh Fort in Rajasthan to small relatively insignificant establishments. One of them that we are going to talk about here is a police station in Uttar Pradesh. In Uttar Pradesh’s Sonbhadra district, a police post in the Nai Bazar area has been deserted for years, with locals believing it to be haunted.
This belief stems from a rumour persisting for a long time, claiming the post is inhabited by malevolent spirits. Despite the passage of time, the police have not been able to shake off the effects of this rumour, and as a result, the Nai Bazar post under the Sadar police station remains largely non-operational.
While the post is officially functional on paper, in reality, no police personnel want to be stationed there due to fears surrounding the ghostly reputation. The deserted police post is causing significant inconvenience to locals. Due to the post’s non-functioning, residents are forced to travel long distances, about 12 to 15 kilometres, to the Rawatsganj police station for assistance. It adds to the strain on the community, as the Sadar police station, under which the Nai Bazar post operates, oversees a large area with eight police posts.
The post was erected around seven years ago, following a rise in crime and murder in the Nai Bazar area, located one kilometre from the market. This move initially gave the local population hope that the increasing criminal activity in the region would be curbed. The deserted police outpost in Sonbhadra’s Nai Bazar area continues to stand as a symbol of both neglect and superstition. The name of SI SP Srivastava, once posted there many years ago, remains inscribed at the outpost, adding to its eerie abandonment. The building, surrounded by overgrown tall grass, is a clear indication that no one has lived or worked there for some time. During the day, the few policemen assigned to the outpost often seek refuge in market shops or under trees, but the situation becomes more challenging at night.
After rumours about ghosts began to spread, the outpost, located in a rented building, was gradually abandoned. In 2022, authorities attempted to address the issue by searching for new land for the outpost and submitting proposals for construction to higher authorities. However, no action has been taken on this front yet, leaving the outpost in a state of disrepair, without even basic amenities like water and electricity.
Interestingly, the owner of the building where the outpost is located also does not live there. Senior journalist Rajesh Goswami highlighted the unusual nature of the situation, noting that while intellectuals dismiss ghost rumours as baseless, the fact that even a department like the police is reluctant to work there adds to the public’s curiosity. Goswami further suggested that either a new building for the post should be constructed soon or a suitable alternative should be found so that the general public can benefit from accessible police services. This strange case has become a topic of local discussion, reflecting the intersection of belief and reality.
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