Farmer in Rajasthan loses Rs 5 lakh after burying cash in field
A farmer in the Balotra district of Rajasthan, identified as Mangilal Meghwal, lost Rs 5 lakh after burying the cash in his field to keep it safe. The farmer, who had sold a piece of land to fund a house construction, forgot the exact location of the buried money due to memory lapses. When the cash was recovered nearly a year later during agricultural work, termites had destroyed the notes, rendering them unusable.
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What Happened
Mangilal Meghwal, a farmer from Pachpadra in Rajasthan, buried Rs 5 lakh in a polythene bag within his field approximately one year ago. He had intended to use the proceeds from a land sale to build a house but chose to hide the money to prevent theft or unauthorized spending. Following a period of time, the farmer was unable to recall the specific location where he had interred the funds.
The buried cash was discovered by the farmer during agricultural sowing activities nearly a year after it was hidden. Upon retrieval, it was found that termites had infested the bag and consumed the currency notes. The farmer is now reportedly seeking assistance from a bank to address the damaged currency.
Key Facts
- The incident occurred in the Balotra district of Rajasthan.Source not recorded
- The farmer involved is named Mangilal Meghwal.Source not recorded
- The total amount of money buried was Rs 5 lakh.Source not recorded
- The money was proceeds from a land sale intended for house construction.Source not recorded
- The cash was recovered after nearly one year during farming activities.Source not recorded
- Termites destroyed the currency notes while they were buried.Source not recorded
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