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Crime
Police charge two Mohali shopkeepers in Gharduana silver coin theft
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 11:17 PM
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Mohali police have filed a case against two shopkeepers suspected of receiving and trading silver coins stolen from the Gharduana excavation site.
Police in Mohali have registered a criminal case against two local shopkeepers following an investigation into the theft of silver coins from the Gharduana excavation site. The investigation revealed that the two shops, located adjacent to the dig area, were allegedly involved in receiving the stolen coins and facilitating their sale.
According to the police report, evidence collected from the shops indicated transactions consistent with the illicit trade of the silver coins. The authorities have seized relevant documents and have begun formal legal proceedings against the accused.
The case underscores ongoing concerns about the security of archaeological sites and the illicit market for historic artifacts in the region. Police have urged the public to report any suspicious activities related to such excavations.
According to the police report, evidence collected from the shops indicated transactions consistent with the illicit trade of the silver coins. The authorities have seized relevant documents and have begun formal legal proceedings against the accused.
The case underscores ongoing concerns about the security of archaeological sites and the illicit market for historic artifacts in the region. Police have urged the public to report any suspicious activities related to such excavations.