Truth Behind Tonk’s Alleged Treasure Unearthed: Archaeology Department Links It to a Superstition Scam

Tonk, Rajasthan: The mystery surrounding the discovery of a large metal pot in the fields of Tonk’s Niwai region has been cleared up. What initially sparked rumors of a buried treasure has now been revealed as a well-orchestrated scam involving black magic. The police have arrested two individuals in connection with the incident, and investigations are ongoing.

The Unfolding of the ‘Treasure’ Mystery

A large metal urn (deg) found in a field in Devari village had been attracting significant attention. News of the discovery spread quickly, and people flocked to the site, speculating that it contained an ancient treasure. But the reality, as unveiled by both the police and the archaeological department, is far from what was initially imagined.

The police revealed that this was not a buried treasure, but rather part of a fraudulent scheme to deceive people under the guise of tantra-mantra (occult practices). The two arrested suspects, Mukesh Meena and Abhishek Meena, were found to have hidden the pot, intending to dupe the public by claiming it held buried wealth that could be extracted through occult rituals. Upon their arrest, the police seized fake gold bricks and gold biscuits from the suspects’ possession.

The Archaeological Department’s Findings

Following the police investigation, the archaeological department took custody of the urn and opened it for further examination. Contrary to the rumors of treasure, the urn was found to contain nothing but dirt. The department confirmed that the urn had no connection to any ancient treasure and was merely part of a scam to lure unsuspecting locals.

The Scam Unveiled

The incident began on January 3rd, when ritualistic materials were found on grazing land in Devari village. This raised suspicions, and villagers informed the local Sarpanch and the police. Upon digging with the help of an excavator (JCB machine), a large metal urn was unearthed, leading to wild speculations about hidden treasure. However, the arrest of Mukesh Meena and Abhishek Meena revealed their role in the scam. They had used the urn to deceive villagers, claiming that it contained valuable wealth that could only be extracted through occult practices.

Previous Incidents of Fraud

According to the police, this was not the first time the accused individuals had engaged in such deceptive activities. Their criminal history suggests that this is part of a larger pattern of using superstitions and false promises to defraud people.

In conclusion, the Tonk treasure is not a treasure at all, but a cunningly planned scam intended to exploit the superstitions of unsuspecting villagers.