Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Metal Pot Discovery Sparks Treasure Chaos in Rajasthan
In a village in Rajasthan, India, people found a big metal pot while digging.
The pot had some metal pieces that looked like gold.
This started a big excitement and chaos because everyone thought there might be a treasure.
Many people rushed to the spot, and some even tried to take the metal pieces.
The police had to control the crowd and took the pot to a safe place to check it.
They are also investigating who allowed the digging and if the pot is considered a treasure according to the law.
A metal pot weighing 100–150 kg was discovered during excavation in Sidra village, Rajasthan.
The pot contained metal pieces resembling gold, sparking rumours of buried treasure.
Villagers rushed to the site, causing chaos and a brief law-and-order situation.
Police struggled to control the crowd and recovered most of the metal pieces.
Authorities secured the pot at the treasury office for examination and investigation.
- Who
- Villagers and authorities in Sidra village, Tonk district, Rajasthan
- What
- Discovery of a metal pot with metal pieces resembling gold
- When
- Around 5:30 pm on Saturday
- Where
- Grazing land in Sidra village, under Niwai police station limits
- Why
- Locals found religious items and suspected buried treasure
- Location
- Sidra village, Tonk district, Rajasthan
- Time of Discovery
- 5:30 pm
- Pot Weight
- 100–150 kg
- Pot Dimensions
- 2 feet tall, 1.5 feet wide
- Depth of Discovery
- 10 feet
- Current Status
- Pot secured at treasury office
