Writers’ Building Kolkata
When you stand at the BBD Bag square, one of the oldest and most crowded places in Kolkata – surely you shall be able to see the Red Writers’ Building!The construction had started in 1777 – and later was the office of the British writers of East India Company. Further, till 2013 – the Writers’ building has been the office of the Chief Minister of West Bengal!It is a massive red color building situated at the BBD Bag square of Kolkata which is the heart of the city and constituting gigantic buildings from the Victorian age. The buildings are all occupied by various offices for decades.
However, there have been several legends which are heard, about paranormal activities which happen within, after dusk! It is said that there are various halls / ball rooms within the building - vacant and sealed for years, and are suspected to be haunted. Various stories claim that these unoccupied / vacant rooms are spooky and ghosts dwell in here after the sun sets. None of the officials in the building stays here in the evening and night. The nearby vendors outside the building have reported sounds of someone crying late at night, which can be heard echoing! TheWriters’ Building is currently going through renovations, where there have been century old files and printed documents cleaned up. The Govt. is looking forward to restore this heritage building, for future!
