The Burari Incident

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The Burari deaths, also known as the Burari mass suicide, was an incident that occurred on July 1, 2018, in the Burari area of Delhi, India, in which 11 members of the Bhatia family were found dead in their residence. The incident was initially thought to be a mass suicide, but further investigations revealed that it was a case of mass hanging. The incident shocked the nation and sparked widespread media coverage and public outrage.

The victims of the Burari deaths were identified as the 77-year-old head of the household, his wife, their two sons, their daughters-in-law, and five grandchildren. All of the victims were found hanging from an iron mesh in the courtyard of their home, with their feet touching the ground. The police found handwritten notes and diaries in the house that contained instructions on how to perform the mass hanging.

The initial investigation suggested that the deaths were a result of a mass suicide pact, possibly prompted by the family's financial struggles and a belief in supernatural powers. The notes found in the house contained instructions on how to perform the mass hanging, as well as references to attaining salvation and spiritual liberation.

However, the police later stated that the deaths were not a mass suicide but rather a case of mass murder-suicide committed by the eldest son, Lalit Bhatia. Lalit, who was suffering from depression and financial difficulties, had convinced the rest of the family to participate in the mass hanging as a way of attaining salvation and ending their suffering.

The incident raised several questions and concerns about the state of mental health in India, as well as the societal pressures and stigmas surrounding mental illness. It also sparked a debate about the role of spirituality and religion in dealing with mental health issues.

The Burari deaths were a tragic event that left a deep impact on the country and caused many to question the state of mental health in India. The incident exposed the lack of awareness and resources for mental health treatment, as well as the societal pressures and stigmas surrounding mental illness. Many criticized the lack of support for those suffering from mental health issues, and called for more funding and resources for mental health services.

The incident also highlighted the role of spirituality and religion in dealing with mental health issues. Many pointed out that the family's belief in supernatural powers and their attempt to attain salvation through mass hanging was a symptom of their underlying mental health issues. This raised the question of whether the family would have sought help if they had access to proper mental health resources, and whether their beliefs were a result of a lack of understanding of mental illness.

The Burari deaths were a tragic and shocking event that led to widespread media coverage and public outrage. The incident served as a wake-up call for the importance of mental health awareness and resources in India, and sparked a national conversation about the need for more funding and support for mental health services. It also highlighted the role of spirituality and religion in dealing with mental health issues and the need to understand the underlying causes of mental illness.

You can also watch a documentary on Netflix related to this incident .

The name of the series is "House of secrets". It is so spine chilling to even know how gullible some People can be.

Do watch the series and if possible come back to this story and comment your experience on watching the documentary in Netflix.