The Congress-led government in Karnataka, on Republic Day, recognized Prajwal Ritti’s family for their honesty in discovering and surrendering a cache of gold found while digging the foundation for a house in Lakkundi village, Gadag district. Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H.K. Patil announced this special reward during the Republic Day celebrations in Gadag city. The government plans to award the Ritti family with a plot of land, Rs 5 lakh for house construction, and a contract-based government job for Prajwal’s mother, Kasturevva Ritti.
Prajwal and his mother were felicitated by the district administration, with Minister Patil presenting the plot allotment certificate and the appointment order to Kasturevva. The decision to honor the family has been widely praised by locals and public representatives as a significant acknowledgment of integrity. The family’s discovery of ancient gold ornaments weighing 466 grams on January 10 in Lakkundi, known for its historical significance, has drawn admiration for their selfless act of returning the treasure to the authorities.
Lakkundi, a village with Chalukya-era temples and archaeological monuments in Gadag district, has a rich historical past. Archaeologists suggest that the village was a prominent hub for trade and culture during the medieval era, where burying gold and ornaments was a common practice. The gold find by Prajwal Ritti’s family is considered another testament to the region’s historical legacy and cultural significance.
