Kundapur: Treasure Brings Ill Luck to Woman, Two Men
Silvester D'Souza
Daijiworld Media Network - Kundapur (DV)
Kundapur, Dec 6: A year ago, Sadhu Poojarti, wife of Ranga Poojary here was probably the happiest woman on earth. She had found treasure, real treasure, consisting of Ramatanka gold coins, gold ornaments, jewels and silver, altogether worth Rs 5 lac. Today, she and two of her neighbours who tried to 'share' the booty are under police scanner, with all the treasure gone.
In fact, the incident came to light because of the dispute that arose between the three parties over the treasure.
A year ago, Sadhu Poojarti, an elderly lady, stumbled upon the treasure while clearing an area near her house. She couldn't believe her luck when she found gold ornaments, Ramatanka gold coins, silver articles and other valuables buried in the earth.
However, she could not keep the discovery a secret, and shared the news with her neighbour Shekar Poojary.
Shekar asked her to keep the treasure with herself but share with him the profit obtained by selling the valuables. Unfortunately for him, Appu Poojary, a relative of Sadhu, also learnt of the treasure and advised her not to keep the treasure at home. He even mande arrangements to sell the gold ornaments, coins and other items to a person. Sadhu who was not familiar with such dealings agreed to sell a part of the treasure, while the rest she sold to Ulathoor jewellery store in exchange for new gold ornaments.
Meanwhile, Shekar who heard of this development could not contain his temper. He quarrelled with Sadhu, and consequently, the incident came to the notice of Kundapur police.
On Tuesday December 4 night, under the guidance of Kundapur DySP, the police raided Sadhu Poojary’s house and seized more than 25 Ramatanka gold coins, 205 grams of gold, and Rs 32,000 in cash.
Sadhu Poojarti, Shekar Poojary and Appu Poojary were taken into police custody for further enquiry.
A case was filed against Sadhu and she was be produced in the court on Wednesday December 5 evening. She was later released on bail.