Gandhi Hospital in Hyderabad: For as long as residents can remember, Gandhi Hospital in Hyderabad has made the rounds in local conversation as gut-wrenching accounts of bizarre occurrences are relayed around the region. For decades, the institution has nourished stories of spirits or unexplainable occurrences about said hauntings in both the medical community and local folklore, creating a conversation amongst natives of Hyderabad. Questions remain whether these rumors have a formal basis or are speculations of mere urban legend or folklore.
Folklore depicts Gandhi Hospital’s haunted spaces are crawling with spirits, with many reported encounters or witnessing the supernatural during obstetric emergencies or the late-hours of the morning. Many natives of Hyderabad, who have told these tales for years, have built the institution into a folklore tradition of locals who question if it is a haunted space. As these stories have circulated for decades, the line of reality and imagination has faded in local customs through confused notions of scary into the consideration of curious.
Reddit users have shared personal accounts of the ranting space, just like locals. In one post, one user states, “Yeah, it’s true. I used to work there in the morgue, and sometimes I heard giggles and laughter coming from inside the lockers.” Another user reports something similar, sharing while working there during COVID, “It’s true. I experienced something horrible during my time there.”
Despite being rumours, they nevertheless add to the speculation surrounding the hospital’s spooky reputation. Some people voiced doubt, pointing out that the occurrences might have been caused by stress, exhaustion, or the hospital setting.
Also Read: KIMS Hyderabad Faces Backlash After Reddit Allegations