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UP Couple Strikes Diamond Jackpot in Panna, Unearths Gems Worth Rs 12 Lakh
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News18•02-10-2026, 19:15
UP Couple Strikes Diamond Jackpot in Panna, Unearths Gems Worth Rs 12 Lakh
- •A couple from Uttar Pradesh, Guddi Devi and Rajkumar Shrivas, found four raw diamonds weighing 5.16 carats in a leased mine in Panna, Madhya Pradesh.
- •The discovery, made after six months of excavation, is valued at Rs 12 lakh and includes two high-quality and two medium-quality stones.
- •Facing financial distress after business losses, the Jhansi residents relocated to Panna and leased a pit after seeing social media posts about diamonds.
- •The unearthed diamonds have been officially received and vaulted, and will be placed in an upcoming government auction.
- •The couple plans to use the proceeds, after deducting state royalties and taxes, to expand their business and fund their children's higher education.
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Driven to Madhya Pradesh after suffering business losses and severe financial distress, Guddi Devi and her husband Rajkumar Shrivas relocated to Panna after reading social media posts about diamond discoveries.
The couple unearthed four raw diamonds weighing a total of 5.16 carats in the Sarkoha area, with an estimated value of Rs 12 lakh.
Diamond expert Anupam Singh received and vaulted the stones so they can be placed in an upcoming government auction, with the net proceeds given to the couple after state royalties and taxes are deducted.
