That house should be replaced by a temple

New Delhi, July 6: In a shocking update of Burari case, The Burari house in which 11 members of a family were found dead on Sunday stares at an uncertain future with a few locals suggesting that a temple should replace the building.

The deaths left many residents scared, a few tenants in the alley are contemplating relocation and local businesses are suffering because of the continued police presence.

The neighborhood continued to attract curious passersby even on Thursday as they would stop their vehicles to discuss the deaths and take photographs.

The family of 11, including seven women and two children, was found dead on Sunday. While 10 of them were found hanging in the hallway, the eldest member of the family, 77-year-old Narayan Devi, was dead on the floor.

Most of the dead had their limbs tied, eyes blindfolded and ears plugged with cotton. Multiple notes indicated the family, allegedly guided by Narayan's son Lalit Bhatia, was practicing a religious ritual that went wrong.

A few locals suggested the house be converted into a temple. "Neither would the building be occupied by a relative nor would it find buyers," said Ramesh Tyagi, a resident.

The house is currently sealed.

According to NK Agarwal, a property dealer in Burari, it would take quite a while before the house finds a buyer. "If there is a buyer, it will most likely be a local resident. But everyone in Burari knows the house. I don't think the house will find a buyer for at least the next four-five years," said Agarwal.

"That resulted in fear. We were afraid after the deaths. But the landlord convinced the tenants to return. Residents now feel assured after police clarified no supernatural activities actually took place," said Prithpal.