A homeowner in Rawoolapally Kalan village, Shankarpally mandal, Ranga Reddy district, has been taken into custody by police for allegedly digging for hidden treasures. The incident has caused a stir among local residents.
According to Disha daily, Mohammed Mujeeb, a resident of the city, purchased a plot in a venture in Rawoolapally Kalan village two years ago and constructed a house there.
Disha daily reported that Mujeeb, believing there were hidden treasures within his house, began excavation work with the help of laborers.
Villagers noticed the digging activities and promptly informed the police. Acting on this information, the police immediately intervened.
Police have taken the homeowner, Mohammed Mujeeb, into custody and have initiated an investigation into the matter. Further details regarding the incident are expected to emerge.
Such incidents highlight the prevalent belief in hidden treasures among people in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and the illegal activities that sometimes surround these beliefs.