Seven labourers find ‘ ₹50 lakh’ diamond in Madhya Pradesh’s Panna: ‘Rock measured 17.96 carats’

Seven daily-wage workers in Madhya Pradesh’s Panna drict struck fortune after unearthing a high-value diamond from a leased shallow mine. The gem, reportedly weighing 17.96 carats, is estimated to be worth nearly ₹50 lakh.The diamond is set to be auctioned in October. (Representational image). (Pexels)How was the diamond unearthed?Akhilesh Pal and six others leased a mine in Panna’s Sarokha village two years ago, reported PTI. However, they soon decided to shut the mine for a year, and it was only recently reopened. While visiting the land after heavy rainfall, Pal spotted the rock, which the labourers now expect will “change their lives”.Also Read: