UP man lives as a woman fearing 2nd wife's 'ghost'
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A man from Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, has been living as a woman for the past 36 years due to his fear of ghosts, News18 reported. The man said he started wearing sarees over three decades ago because he felt threatened by what he believes is the spirit of his deceased second wife. He fears living as a man could put his life at risk from this vengeful spirit.
Personal tragedy
Man's fear intensifies after tragic loss of sons
The man's fear was further compounded by the tragic death of seven of his nine sons. He believes these unfortunate incidents are linked to the haunting spirit of his second wife. "After her death, I had this dream, and her soul is troubling me, which has forced me to live like a woman," he said. This bizarre case has ignited heated debates among locals in Jaunpur and nearby areas about its root cause and possible solutions.
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The man has been married 3 times
यूपी के जौनपुर में अंधविश्वास के कारण एक शख्स पिछले 36 वर्षो से भूत-प्रेत की डर से जान बचाने के लिए महिला के भेष में रह रहा है।
— Suresh Singh (@sureshsinghj) February 13, 2025
यह शख्स अपनी दुसरी पत्नी की मौत के बाद से उसकी आत्मा के डर से महिला भेष में रहता है।
दुनिया वैज्ञानिक युग मे जी रही है।मगर भारत मे भूत-प्रेत का यह… pic.twitter.com/bKx6au9aaz
Community reaction
Villagers debate over man's unusual behavior
Some attribute it to mental health issues, suggesting that he may be experiencing hallucinations or delusions. Others, however, believe in the possibility of ghostly influence and see his actions as a rational response to supernatural threats. There are also those who view this as a case of superstition and suggest that he needs proper advice and treatment. "It is important to not believe in any superstition without investigation, and adopt scientific thinking in such cases," one villager stated.