Panna (Madhya Pradesh): As many as 15 diamonds have been mined by individuals within the final two days within the shallow mines of Panna in Bundelkhand area of Madhya Pradesh, an official stated on Friday.

The stones collectively weigh a complete of 35.86 carat and can fetch round Rs 1 crore through the official public sale, he stated.

Prakash Majumdar, a labourer, discovered a diamond weighing 3.64 carat at Jaruapar mines on Wednesday, mining division inspector Anupam Singh stated.

Equally, Kallu Sonkar extracted a 6.81 carat diamond, Rajesh Jain 2.28 carats, Rahul Agrawal 4.32 carats and Rajabai Raikwar 1.77 carat stones from the mines in Krishnakalyanpur Pati, he stated.

At the very least 10 diamonds of various weights have been extracted from the shallow mines of Krishnakalyanpur Pati on Thursday, the official stated.

Dukman Ahirwar turned the luckiest miner, as he discovered six diamonds weighing about 2.46 carats, he stated.

Equally, Ashok Khare extracted two diamonds of 6.37 carats, whereas Jagan Jadia discovered a stone weighing 4.74 carats and Lakhan Kevat 3.47 carats, the official stated.

The valuable stones have been deposited with the Diamond Workplace and will likely be auctioned from October 18 onwards, he stated.

The uncooked diamonds will likely be auctioned and the proceeds after deduction of the federal government royalty and taxes will go to the individuals who discovered the stones, the official stated.