Paranormal Investigator Debunks 80% of Ghost Claims

Sarbajeet Mohanty, an Odisha-born paranormal investigator, emphasizes that ghost hunting and paranormal investigation are distinct. His decade-long career focuses on using scientific methods to examine supernatural claims, often debunking them.

Mohanty's team investigates public and private locations, employing equipment to monitor environmental conditions. They look for natural explanations like geomagnetic anomalies or electromagnetic pollution before considering anything paranormal.

He estimates that about eight out of ten cases can be explained scientifically. Mohanty notes that fear of the unknown drives people to seek stories, and knowledge helps overcome this fear.

Modern horror, he suggests, requires relatable stories rather than clichés like vengeful spirits. Filmmakers frequently seek his team's advice for authentic portrayals, with some even exploring adaptations of their case files.

Regarding paranormal figures like the Warrens, Mohanty adopts a balanced view, acknowledging critiques while noting Hollywood's role in mythologizing them. He also believes locations like Bhangarh Fort are overhyped.

One particularly unsettling location for Mohanty was Mukti Kothri in Nainital. The experience profoundly affected his partner, Pooja, highlighting the emotional impact of their investigations.