A group of farmers found a 4.70-carat gem-quality diamond in a mine in Panna.
Reader brief
Through the Reader lens: Badri Patel and five associates discovered a 4.70-carat diamond in a mine in the Pati region of Panna, India, after only 15 to 20 days of labor. The diamond has been deposited at the local diamond office and is valued at approximately 1.5 million rupees. The proceeds from the upcoming government auction will be divided among the partners to fund personal goals like home construction and family weddings.
What to watch next
- The upcoming government auction of the diamond.
- The final sale price of the diamond at auction.
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All filed from IndiaNamed India · Panna · Anupam Singh · Badri Patel · Bhikham Prasad Patel · Diamond Office · Ramchandra Dubey · Ratan Singh Yadav