Mohali; The unearthing of a buried earthen vessel packed with old silver coins during foundation work in the historic village of Gharuan, Mohali, sparked widespread excitement and an impromptu midnight search on Tuesday. Construction crews working on a new modern library at the site of the former panchayat building encountered the partially damaged vessel buried deep within the soil, prompting immediate local interest.
Upon retrieving the container, workers discovered a large stash of antique silver-coloured coins, leading community members to believe the find dates back to a significant historical era. Early observations indicate that some pieces feature Urdu inscriptions, though their precise lineage, age, and archaeological importance await formal analysis by heritage specialists.
Word of the find spread rapidly, drawing large crowds equipped with flashlights and mobile torches who scoured the freshly dug earth for additional coins late into the night. Local ward councillor Sher Singh confirmed that multiple individuals allegedly took coins from the location before authorities arrived. Law enforcement personnel quickly moved in to disperse the gathering, cordoning off the construction zone to halt unauthorised digging and secure the remaining site for official examination.
