Seven labourers find ‘ ₹50 lakh’ diamond in Madhya Pradesh’s Panna: ‘Rock measured 17.96 carats’
A Madhya Pradesh man spotted the diamond on a leased land after a heavy rainfall.
Seven daily-wage workers in Madhya Pradesh's Panna district discovered a valuable diamond weighing 17.96 carats, estimated to be worth nearly ₹50 lakh, during a recent inspection of a leased mine. Akhilesh Pal and six others had leased a mine in Sarokha village two years ago but decided to shut it down for a year before reopening it recently.
After heavy rainfall, Pal found the gemstone while inspecting the old mine. Diamond official Ravi Patel confirmed the rock's quality and value, suggesting it will fetch nearly ₹50 lakh at an auction later this year. The remaining proceeds will be divided equally among the seven laborers, who expressed excitement about the newfound wealth.
The government deducts a 12% royalty from the sale. Although not rare, such diamond discoveries are uncommon in Panna, where prior finds include diamonds valued at ₹30 lakh and ₹93 lakh.
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