Moohnochwa, The Face Scratcher of Uttar Pradesh

In the sweltering summer of 2002, a wave of mass hysteria gripped Uttar Pradesh. People reported attacks by a mysterious, light-emitting creature that scratched their faces and vanished into the night. Fear spread like wildfire: some called it an alien entity, others believed it was a huge insect, and some even suspected a secret weapon unleashed by foreign enemies.With over 350 reported sightings and panic-driven deaths, Moohnochwa became a nightmare that refused to die. Was it a case of fear psychosis, a misunderstood natural phenomenon - or did something truly unexplainable roam the streets of North India that year?Listen now for a deep dive into India’s most chilling folklore and urban legends, in the language you know and love.