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Gold and Silver Coins Unearthed During Demolition of Old Panchayat Building in Ghadun, Punjab
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 01:22 PM
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While dismantling the dilapidated panchayat office in Ghadun village near Khard, workers uncovered a cache of gold and silver coins along with other valuables, prompting authorities to launch an investigation.
Workers tearing down the aging panchayat building in Ghadun, a village close to Khard in Punjab's Mohali district, reported finding several gold and silver coins buried beneath the foundation. The discovery was made during routine excavation when a crew member lifted a slab and uncovered the metallic items.
Local officials were immediately informed, and the site was cordoned off to preserve the evidence. The district administration has now taken charge of the investigation, seeking to determine the origin of the coins and whether they belong to any private collection or historical hoard.
Preliminary reports suggest the coins could date back several decades, but experts have not yet been called to authenticate them. The authorities have also appealed to residents for any information regarding the possible burial of valuables in the area.
The incident has drawn attention from heritage enthusiasts and law‑enforcement alike, as the find raises questions about undocumented treasure troves in rural Punjab. Further updates will be provided as the inquiry progresses.
Local officials were immediately informed, and the site was cordoned off to preserve the evidence. The district administration has now taken charge of the investigation, seeking to determine the origin of the coins and whether they belong to any private collection or historical hoard.
Preliminary reports suggest the coins could date back several decades, but experts have not yet been called to authenticate them. The authorities have also appealed to residents for any information regarding the possible burial of valuables in the area.
The incident has drawn attention from heritage enthusiasts and law‑enforcement alike, as the find raises questions about undocumented treasure troves in rural Punjab. Further updates will be provided as the inquiry progresses.