Plenty of diamond-like stones found in Nagaland village, geologists sent to investigate

Nov. 27: In what seems to be a strange discovery, a village in Nagaland’s Mon district, known for good quality coal, is witnessing a mad rush of ‘diamond hunters’ after a villager had stumbled upon a glittering stone while farming few days ago. The news of ‘diamond discovery’ spread like wildfire after photographs and video clips of villagers digging for the purported precious stone went viral on various social media platforms.

Mon District Magistrate Thavaseelan K expressed the view that the stones were found too close to the surface and the chances of them being diamonds appear remote. He further informed that a team from the state’s Geology and Mining Department would visit the site next week to conduct an investigation. It is a mix of private and community-owned land where the crystal-like stones were found. According to sources in Mon, the villagers are camping in the area and trying to dig out the ‘precious stones.’

The geologists are required to submit a status report at the earliest after investigating the matter. The assigned geologists are Abenthung Lotha, Longrikaba, Kenyelo Rengma, and David Lhoupenyi. The order was issued on Thursday. Although the matter has churned debates among the public, geologists were unconvinced that the small crystals were actual diamonds since there were no records of diamonds being present in the region.