Siliguri, April 29 -- A routine pond excavation in West Bengal's Malda district took a dramatic turn after a centuries-old stone idol of Lord Vishnu was unearthed from beneath the soil today, triggering widespread curiosity and excitement among locals.
The incident occurred in Bhalukdanga village under Shahjadpur Gram Panchayat in Gazole block, where excavation work had been underway for the past few days. Today morning, an excavator engaged in digging operations struck a hard object, bringing to light what appeared to be an ancient stone sculpture buried underground.
As news of the discovery spread, villagers thronged the site. The artefact was carefully cleaned, revealing intricate carvings that led locals to identify it as an idol of L...