Paranormal activity investigator dies under mysterious circumstances.

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Delhi: Ghost-buster Gaurav Tiwari found dead under mysterious circumstances

The founder and CEO of the Indian Paranormal Society was found lying on his bathroom floor with a thin black line across his neck.


Indian paranormal investigator Gaurav Tiwari, 32, was found dead at his Dwarka home on July 7, under curiously mysterious circumstances. Police are calling it a case of asphyxiation, but are yet to ascertain if it was a suicide.
The founder and CEO of the Indian Paranormal Society was found lying on his bathroom floor with a thin black line across his neck.
According to his family, they heard a loud thud from his bathroom at around 11 am on Thursday. They forced their way through the locked door to find Tiwari lying on the floor. He was rushed to a hospital but could not be resuscitated.

Suicide or not?
Initial investigation shows Tiwari had no financial or other pressing issues that could have driven him to suicide. He was featured on this month's cover of Youth Incorporated magazine and even posted about a day before his death.
Recently married, Tiwari used to stay out ghost-hunting quite late into the night and it led to some marital friction. He was investigating a suspected haunted house in Delhi's Janakpuri on Wednesday and returned home at around 1:30 am at night. He appeared absolutely fine on the day of his death and was "checking mails" a few minutes before he died.
Police searched the house and Tiwari's mobile for clues but couldn't find anything substantial. They are now waiting for the full autopsy report.
His family members - who don't believe in the paranormal - initially suspected he died from a the trauma from falling on the bathroom floor, a possibility that's being inspected. They have maintained that Tiwari had no reasons to kill himself. Meanwhile, Australian paranormal investigator Allen Tiller who was working with Tiwari on a Syfy TV series 'Haunting: Australia' told his fans on Facebook that Tiwari had a heart attack.

There are, however, deeper mysteries behind his death.
Tiwari's father told the Times of India that his son was feeling "a negative force was pulling him towards it." He told his wife about it a month ago, saying "he was trying to control it but seemed unable to do so." His wife dismissed his fears believing he was just depressed with the workload and didn't tell the family about it.
A spooky life
An ordained minister or Metaphysical Church of Humanistic Science, 'Reverend' Gaurav Tiwari was a certified paranormal investigator and UFO field investigator. During the course of his work, he visited more than 6,000 'haunted locations' and investigated 'hauntings', 'UFO abductions' and 'mysterious creatures'.
His paranormal research skills were so strong that his team was completely dependent on him despite having access to many hi-tech equipment like full-spectrum cameras.
In India, Tiwari had worked on various TV shows including Haunted Weekends with Sunny Leone, Bhoot Aaya, MTV He Ticket and Fear Files. He also appeared in Bollywood flicks 16 December and Tango Charlie.

Tiwari's tryst with the paranormal began in 2007 while he was studying in Florida, USA to become a commercial pilot. He experienced phenomena like poltergeists and heard disembodied 'whispers' in the apartment he was sharing with four other people. One of his flatmates also saw an apparition of young girl.
Soon after, all housemates reported hearing footsteps from the attic and seeing a translucent apparition of a young girl. The group vacated the house as they struggled to explain the goings-on, but the paranormal had already seized Tiwari's imagination.

 

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Dear Mr. Sravana, I was thinking about having a chat on Paranormal activity with you for some time, incidentally this news broke up. I was a regular viewer of Mr Gaurav's shows on TV. Do you think these unseen forces could put influence on human beings? I too had some experiences which are beyond any explanation or logic.

 

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[h=1]Paranormal activity: 10 Indian haunted locations that’ll chill your bones[/h]

• Tarunima Panwar, Hindustan Times, New Delhi |
• Updated: Jul 12, 2016 16:33 IST

Believe it or not, there are more haunted places in India than you know. (Twitter)

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Paranormal investigator Gaurav Tiwari’s mysterious death came as a shock. If you, like him, were an aficionado of the paranormal or if you are the sort who doesn’t find horror movies fulfilling enough, you probably need some real-life thrills: You may have seen everything from The Exorcist to The Conjuring, but one’s thirst for the paranormal can never be quenched by cheap jump-scares on the silver screen. Believe it or not, there are more haunted places in India than you know.
Read: Now, take a tour of Bengal’s haunted railway station
So grab your ghostbusters’ gear and check out any of these places across the country at a time when the moon is out and black cats prowl the shadows.

[h=2]Aleya Ghost Lights in West Bengal is said to be haunted by a fisherman’s spirit. (Twitter)[/h]1 Aleya Ghost Lights, West Bengal
Do you remember the wisps that Merida followed around in Brave? Wisps are a phenomenon noticed at night, mostly around swamps and marshes. Aleya Ghost Lights in West Bengal is one such place. The area is said to be haunted by a fisherman’s spirit, and the pattern of light is supposed to be an outline of his once-existent body. Fisherfolk in the area believe the wisps are a sign of impending doom.

[h=2]They say Agrasen Ki Baoli is frequented by tourists during the day, and spirits at night. (Twitter)[/h]2 Agrasen Ki Baoli, Delhi
They say Agrasen Ki Baoli is frequented by tourists during the day, and spirits at night. Rumour has it that the place was once filled with black water, enticing visitors to waddle their way to a watery grave. The site recently appeared in PK, with Aamir Khan’s character sitting on its long stone staircase. But then – if the ghosts are here, can aliens be far behind?
Read: Explore the lesser known baolis of Delhi

[h=2]Strict warnings have been issued about the dangers at Bhangarh Fort, which is said to be cursed by a magician. (Twitter)[/h]3 Bhangarh Fort, Rajasthan
Bhangarh Fort has gained notoriety as one of the most haunted places in India. In fact, even the government is aware of the fact that spirits prowl its ruins – which is probably why they have banned visitors from entering after sunset. Strict warnings have been issued about the dangers at the historic structure, which is said to be cursed by a magician.
Read: Bhangarh Fort, the ‘most haunted’ place in India?

[h=2]The Church Of Three Kings is a haunted place in India that is not avoided by visitors. (Twitter)[/h]4 The Church Of Three Kings, Goa
The story behind this church is a classic example of why there is enough in the world for man’s need, but not his greed. Back in the day, three Portuguese kings always fought over the kingdom of Goa. Finally, one of them called the other two for a meeting at the now famous The Church Of Three Kings, and poisoned them. When the people discovered what the king had done, they came after him in a bloodthirsty horde. Unwilling to be lynched in public, he committed suicide by consuming poison. All the three were buried in the same church. This is a haunted place in India that is NOT avoided by visitors.

[h=2]This hotel, now shut down due to incidents of alleged haunting, shot to fame due to a curious incident that occurred on the sets of Raaz. (Twitter)[/h]5 Fern Hill Hotel, Ooty
This hotel, now shut down due to incidents of alleged haunting, shot to fame due to a curious incident that occurred on the sets of Raaz. Choreographer Saroj Khan and her troupe had settled down to sleep one night when somebody began rearranging furniture in the room above. Soon, the screeching and slamming sounds rose to such a pitch that sleep became a distant prospect. Attempts to contact the reception desk went in vain because the telephone line was dead. Finally, some of the frustrated crew members went down to complain, only to have the hotel staffers point out that there was no floor above theirs.

[h=2]There is a reason why people regard GP Block with foreboding, and you don’t want to know it. (Twitter)[/h]6 GP Block, Meerut
If you see four men drinking beer in candlelight – or a woman in red passing by – during a visit to this compound in Meerut, just keep walking until they are out of sight. There is a reason why people regard GP Block with foreboding, and you don’t want to know it.

[h=2]Mukesh Mills, built in 1870, is another haunted place that has gained notoriety over the last century. (Twitter)[/h]7 Mukesh Mills, Mumbai
Mukesh Mills, built in 1870, is another haunted place that has gained notoriety over the last century. According to reports, an actress once became possessed by a spirit and told staffers to clear out of the place in a spooky male voice. Bipasha Basu is also said to have experienced paranormal events here.

[h=2]Many paranormal activities have also been recorded at National Library in Kolkata. (Twitter)[/h]8 National Library, Kolkata
Kolkata’s beautiful National Library comes as a pleasant blast from our colonial past. However, the monument’s architecture and rich literature are not the only things it is known for – many paranormal activities have also been recorded here. If you are a doubting Thomas, why don’t you ask the guards why they are afraid to take night shifts at the library.

[h=2]This hotel in the picturesque Lonavla hill station is famous for having a haunted room right behind the reception at the ground floor lobby. (Twitter)[/h]9 Raj Kiran Hotel, Lonavla
This hotel in the picturesque Lonavla hill station is famous for having a haunted room right behind the reception at the ground floor lobby. People who have stayed in the room reported spooky movements in the dark, sheets being pulled off sleeping people, and an unnatural coolness to the air. The hotel does not give out this room to people unless they ask for it.

[h=2]Visitors at Savoy Hotel have reported hearing disturbing noises late at night, and the sound of footsteps echoing in the lobby. (Twitter)[/h]10 Savoy Hotel, Mussoorie
In the summer of 1911, a spiritualist named Frances Garnett-Orme stayed at the hotel with her friend. One night, the hotel staff found her poisoned to death. This sparked off a series of mysterious incidents, some of which even led to deaths. Visitors have reported hearing disturbing noises late at night, and the sound of footsteps echoing in the lobby. The story finds a mention in Agatha Christie’s The Mysterious Affair at Styles and Ruskin Bond’s In a Crystal Ball – A Mussoorie mystery.
So, now that you have the list, go out and experience some real fear! (If you really, really want to, that is.)

 

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What are the rationalists saying about these haunted places?

Read this!

[h=1]Are ghosts real? Rationalists say no-o-o-o[/h]
Sonal Ved | Sun, 2 Nov 2014-05:35am , Mumbai , dna


From being a figment of your imagination on a cold, dark night to being active only in a gullible mind, skeptics have many reasons to rule out the existence of ghosts. Sonal Ved finds out the other side of the story



Ghosts and ghouls have been a part of the Indian belief system for aeons. Starting from the mention of demons in our ancient scriptures to the existence of gods such as Kal Bhairav, a manifestation of Shiva, who was allegedly the lord of ghosts and commandeered an army of ghouls. And In India, we have an array of names for our night-time visitors — chudail, bhoot, dayan, pret, pisach, aatma — which goes to say that as Indians, our fascination with the paranormal is old and deep rooted.



And this belief system is not bound by geography — a metrosexual male is just as likely to be predisposed to superstitions as a village bumpkin. Narendra Nayak, president, Federation of Rationalist Associations of India, says that fear has little to do with one's reasoning capacity. "Since the ghost is in the mind of the people, one simply becomes a superstitious urban dweller from being a superstitious rural one," says Nayak. "It is the religious and cultural background, and indoctrination from a very young age that makes people believe in ghosts even today."
The Mangalore-based rationalist puts it succinctly when he explains the widespread belief in the paranormal among Indians: "The Indian society is a peculiar mixture of a 21st century technology superimposed on a 16th century mindset," says Nayak. "Our education system doesn't encourage rational thinking. We are good at using technology and applying it to preset tasks, but that's it. Which is why we have a puja before sending a rocket to Mars or so-called ghostly phenomenon in the national capital."
Skeptics claim that ghosts don't exist because of the contradictions in the beliefs that surround them. Their argument is that if ghosts are spirits of dead humans, then why are there no ghosts of animals, who also (supposedly) have a soul? "If claims that ghosts do not show up in developed photographs are true, then all the 'evidence' showing them as blur visions should be immediately ruled out," says BL Yadav, president of The Rationalist Society, Jaipur.
While this particular reasoning might work to write off the shadows in the dark, what about ghosts that take a physiological form by possessing a body, by making eerie noises or breaking objects? "In most such cases, it is the doing of another human being. A supposedly possessed body could be someone's mental illusion or a psychological disease," says Yadav.
Nayak illustrates the human intervention theory by an example. In 1986, his team was challenged by a local newspaper, known for promoting sensationalism around paranormal things, to investigate an apparently haunted residence-cum-hotel in Adyanadka village, about 50 km from Mangalore. It was said that a ghost had been throwing stones on the hotel building. The owner said that while in the daytime, the ghost threw small pebbles, the size of the stones increased drastically at night. He further claimed that the stones were alien to the region.
After some basic investigation, Nayak's team revealed that the 'ghost' was actually a family that lived behind the hotel. The woman of that house wanted to scare away the owners so that her family could take over the hotel business. "Since during the day, their young daughter pelted the stones, she used smaller ones. By night time, the father took over this duty, which is why the stones got larger," explains Nayak. On further exploring the area, Nayak's team also found many stones of the same type in the vicinity.
The inability to be rational in the face of seemingly inexplicable circumstances is aggravated by vested interests, leaving the ghost-believers vulnerable to exploitation. "There is a huge industry that thrives on these people. Everyone from sadhus, astrologers and religious gurus promote these ideas further," says M Hasan Jowher, President of Society for Promoting Rationality (SPRAT). "What's worse is that reputed media houses promote these beliefs by showing astrology shows that talk about getting rid of personal problems with the help of various rituals. This further reinforces their beliefs."
The key in not giving in to fear and superstition is to have a questioning mind. Ask yourself some basic questions, say skeptics. "For instance, why do ghosts never show up in large crowds? Or why do they choose to appear only at night?" quips Yadav. And if this too doesn't work, think about this: If a ghost can walk through walls, then why doesn't it ever drop through the floor?


http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report-are-ghosts-real-rationalists-say-no-o-o-o-2031266

 

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No arguments because there is no proof. But only one question. How do we believe that there exists good and divine forces? If they exist what do they do? Obliviously protect the good from evil. So if we believe on good we have to accept the existence of evil also. Einstein has Proved that for every action there is equal and opposite reaction. So won't there be which equal and opposite force to the good/divine forces?!!! LOL....