The Economic Times

Karnataka teenager finds over 1 kg of 100-year-old gold and copper jewellery while digging at home, hands items to govt

A 14-year-old boy in Gadag district discovered a trove of gold and copper ornaments while digging for a house. But instead of keeping it at home, Prajwal Basavaraj Ritti handed over the treasure to the district administration, earning praise for his honesty. The government is considering rewarding the family with 20% of the treasure's value.