Indian Village Bans Outsiders Due to Online Claims Community is Haunted
August 3, 2026
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Fed up with content creators claiming that their community is haunted, an Indian village has taken the drastic step of banning all outsiders from entering the town. According to a local media report, the peculiar decision came about after the small village of Swala became something of a flavor of the month for online paranormal personalities in the country. As an increasing number of YouTube channels and social media accounts showcased the 'spooky' community, residents and officials grew increasingly irritated about the town's burgeoning reputation as a haunted location.
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