Panna/Bhopal: In a stroke of fortune that has stirred excitement across Madhya Pradesh’s diamond belt, Brijendr Kumar Sharma, a resident of Sirsvaha village in Panna district, has unearthed five separate diamonds from the Bharkan mines area — marking a dazzling debut in his mining journey.

Sharma, who recently secured his first mining permit in June this year for shallow excavation, struck gold—figuratively—when his modest efforts yielded a total of 5.79 carats of rough diamonds: one 0.74-carat, one 2.29-carat, one 0.77-carat (all brilliant), one 1.08-carat and one 0.91-carat (off-colour) diamond.

Experts estimate the combined value of the stones could be anywhere from Rs 5 lakh minimum to a maximum of Rs 12 lakh, depending on clarity, colour, and market demand. The discovery has not on

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