Treasure hunt inside fort? Secret 20ft tunnel found at Narwar ASI site in Madhya Pradesh
Treasure hunters dug a tunnel inside Narwar fort, a protected heritage site in Madhya Pradesh. The 20-foot shaft was found behind the Maa Pasar Devi temple. Digging tools and blankets were recovered, suggesting a prolonged effort. Local legend lin...

Residents said the tunnel surfaced behind the temple and had been concealed using bushes. Police teams that reached the spot recovered digging tools, aerosol spray cans and blankets, indicating that those involved may have stayed at the site for several days.
Investigators believe the excavation was carried out over several nights and covered up each morning to avoid detection, suggesting a planned and sustained effort.
Treasure belief linked to local legend
The incident is linked to a long-standing belief that treasure lies beneath the temple’s idol. The shrine houses a reclining goddess associated with a local legend about King Nala.According to the lore, the deity was placed at the fort’s entrance to guard a royal treasury after the king lost his kingdom, with riches believed to remain buried beneath the idol.
Metallic echo fuels speculation
Officials pointed to a cavity near the idol that produces a metallic echo when coins are dropped into it, a detail that has reinforced local belief in hidden treasure. Police suspect the tunnel was intended to reach this point from behind.No case registered yet
No case has been registered so far. Shivpuri superintendent of police Aman Singh Rathore said action would be taken only after a formal complaint is received from the concerned authorities.(With inputs from TOI)
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