Kurnool: After the onset of the monsoon drizzles, farmers usually prepare for cultivation. However, in certain parts of the Kurnool district, a unique phenomenon occurs where people engage in diamond hunting following the monsoon showers. This annual tradition is prevalent in many districts of Rayalaseema, particularly in the surrounding areas of Vajrakarur, where some individuals transition from being farmers to overnight millionaires. In the wake of recent rains, farmers in Kurnool district have begun searching for diamonds in their fields. A farmer in Basinepalli, within the Tuggali Mandal, made an astonishing discovery of a precious stone. As news spread about the finding, traders flocked to purchase the stone, resulting in fierce competition. Eventually, a diamond merchant from Gutthi reportedly acquired the stone for a staggering sum of Rs. 2 crores. People in the surrounding areas are now searching for diamonds within their fields.
