Gold Rush Frenzy: Rumors Spark Digging Sprees Across India
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News18•29-01-2026, 17:42
Gold Rush Frenzy: Rumors Spark Digging Sprees Across India
- •Rumors of gold discoveries, from Mughal-era coins to gold biscuits, have repeatedly triggered digging frenzies across various Indian states.
- •Incidents include Chhatarpur (MP), Burhanpur (MP), Tonk (Rajasthan), Unnao (UP), Aligarh (UP), Lakkundi (Karnataka), Sonepat (Haryana), Badaun (UP), and Buxar (Bihar).
- •Many rumors were debunked as hoaxes, fake gold, or old utensils, leading to police intervention to stop illegal digging.
- •Notable cases include the 'Chhaava' movie inspiring a gold hunt in Burhanpur and a saint's dream leading to ASI excavation in Unnao.
- •In Lakkundi, Karnataka, a 14-year-old honestly handed over 470 grams of gold jewelry found during excavation, leading to further archaeological interest.
Why It Matters: Gold rumors repeatedly cause public frenzies and illegal digging across India, often ending in disappointment.
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