Where History Meets the Supernatural in Colonial Kolkata
THE WRITER'S BUILDING Haunted Halls: The Ghost Stories of Writer's Building Standing majestically at BBD Bagh , Writer's Building has long been the seat of power in West Bengal . With its imposing red facade and classical columns, it has witnessed countless events throughout history — from the days of British colonial rule to the struggles for Indian independence. Yet, beyond its architectural grandeur, there lies a darker, more mysterious side to the building. For generations, civil servants, security guards, and late-night workers have whispered of strange, unexplained encounters in its shadowed halls. Is the Writer's Building haunted? Let’s explore the eerie tales that have haunted this iconic structure for decades. Historical Context: A Colonial Legacy of Power and Tragedy Built in 1777 for the clerks (or writers) of the British East India Company , Writer's Building was a center of British bureaucracy and power in India. The grand edifice stood as a sym