Teen's Honesty Shines: Gold Treasure Returned, CM Promises Reward

• Prajwal Basavaraj Ritti, a 14-year-old from Lakkundi village, found a 100-year-old treasure while digging land with his mother.
• The treasure included 466 grams of gold jewelry and 634 grams of ancient copper artifacts, along with precious stones.
• Despite their poverty, Prajwal and his mother, Gangavva, immediately handed over the entire treasure to government officials.
• Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Law Minister HK Patil praised Prajwal's honesty, promising government assistance and a suitable reward.
• The family has requested financial aid, a government job for Prajwal, and permission to build their house on the excavated land.

Why It Matters: A poor teen's honesty in returning a gold treasure earns him national praise and government support.