Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Tunnel Discovery Near Qutb Shahi Tombs Revives Golconda-Charminar Mystery
A tunnel-like structure was reportedly found near the Qutb Shahi tombs in Golconda.
The site is part of a historic 400-year-old graveyard and playground.
MLA Kausar Mohiuddin said the discovery came after alleged digging in the area.
He said Army officials were involved, but this allegation has not been independently confirmed.
Some people think the tunnel could be connected to a long-standing story about a passage between Golconda Fort and the Charminar.
There is no conclusive evidence that such a passage exists.
The Archaeological Survey of India will inspect the site.
Police will protect the area until officials finish their assessment.
An underground passage or tunnel-like structure was reportedly found near the Qutb Shahi tombs in Golconda.
The discovery followed alleged excavation at the 400-year-old Qutb Shahi graveyard and playground at 18 Seedi.
Karwan MLA Kausar Mohiuddin alleged that Army officials carried out the excavation and alerted authorities.
The Archaeological Survey of India was asked to inspect and investigate the site.
Authorities said police would guard the location while the tunnel’s origin, purpose and significance remain undetermined.
- Who
- Karwan MLA Kausar Mohiuddin reported the discovery; the Archaeological Survey of India and local authorities are expected to investigate.
- What
- A tunnel-like underground structure was reportedly discovered after alleged excavation near a historic Qutb Shahi graveyard.
- When
- Thursday, August 20, 2026, according to the accompanying post.
- Where
- At the 18 Seedi Qutb Shahi graveyard and playground near Golconda, Hyderabad.
- Why
- Authorities want to determine whether the excavation damaged the protected heritage site and establish the tunnel’s origin, purpose and historical significance.
Heritage-Damage Concerns
Evidence Still Pending
Alleged excavation
Heritage-Damage Concerns
Kausar Mohiuddin alleged that Army officials carried out unauthorised or illegal excavation at the historic site, raising concerns about possible damage.
Evidence Still Pending
The reports describe the excavation and Army involvement as allegations; no independent confirmation or official finding is provided.
Possible Golconda-Charminar link
Heritage-Damage Concerns
The discovery has revived a long-standing local belief that a secret underground passage connects Golconda Fort with the Charminar.
Evidence Still Pending
The reports state that there is no conclusive evidence so far establishing the existence of such a passage.
- Reported structure
- An underground passage or tunnel-like structure
- Location
- 18 Seedi, Golconda, Hyderabad
- Heritage site
- The 400-year-old Qutb Shahi graveyard and playground
- Reported by
- Kausar Mohiuddin, Karwan MLA
- Investigation agency
- Archaeological Survey of India
- Security measure
- Police personnel are to be deployed at the site
- Unresolved claim
- No conclusive evidence establishes a tunnel linking Golconda Fort and the Charminar
