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Girls in Indian Hostel Report Uncontrollable Crying and Laughter, 600 Students Depart
✍️ India Today
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 08:18 PM
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A women's hostel reported that several girls began crying and laughing uncontrollably, described as possession, prompting about 600 students to leave the facility.
A women's hostel in India has become the focus of attention after reports emerged that a group of girls started crying and laughing without control, behavior that some observers described as possession. The unusual episodes quickly spread across the campus, leading to speculation that the hostel was haunted.
The students present described the incidents as sudden bouts of uncontrollable emotion, with some girls alternating between tears and laughter within minutes. No medical explanation has been offered, and the phenomenon has been framed by some as a supernatural occurrence.
In response to the growing unease, approximately 600 students chose to vacate the hostel premises. The exodus reflects the level of concern among the resident community, although official statements from the institution or local authorities have not been released at this stage.
The students present described the incidents as sudden bouts of uncontrollable emotion, with some girls alternating between tears and laughter within minutes. No medical explanation has been offered, and the phenomenon has been framed by some as a supernatural occurrence.
In response to the growing unease, approximately 600 students chose to vacate the hostel premises. The exodus reflects the level of concern among the resident community, although official statements from the institution or local authorities have not been released at this stage.