Legal Battle Erupts Over 1818 British Coin and Golden Idols

Both the homeowner and the tantrik claim ownership of the unearthed objects. The priest argues that the artifacts, potentially worth lakhs of rupees, should be shared, while the owner insists that the landowner’s rights extend to anything found beneath the plot. The matter escalated, prompting the owner to involve the police. Under the Treasure Trove Act, the artifacts are currently held by the police pending a detailed archaeological report.