Karnataka Family's Gold Discovery: From Jackpot to Hardship, Serpent King's Curse Feared
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CNBC TV18•14-01-2026, 18:24
Karnataka Family's Gold Discovery: From Jackpot to Hardship, Serpent King's Curse Feared
- •The Ritti family in Lakkundi, Gadag district, unearthed 466 grams of ancient gold ornaments while digging for their new house.
- •Kasturavva Ritti and her son Prajwal immediately reported the find to authorities, earning praise for their honesty.
- •The site was declared restricted, halting construction and leaving the impoverished family without a home, despite their integrity.
- •ASI officials stated the gold was likely ancestral savings, not an ancient treasure, shifting the situation and prompting demands for its return.
- •The family fears a 'serpent king's curse' associated with buried treasures and seeks government assistance for an alternative home.
Why It Matters: A Karnataka family's honest gold discovery led to hardship and fear, highlighting legal complexities and local beliefs.
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