Gorakha, February 18
A rare quartz crystal confiscated from a house at Satipipal of Gorakha Municipality-7 last June is to be kept at the Gorakha Darbar.
The Gorakha Police confiscated a quartz crystal from the house of Ram Maya Shahi on June 29, 2023, suspecting it to be involved in illicit trade due to its archaeological and historical significance.
“The all-party meeting held yesterday decided to keep the quartz crystal at the Gorkha Darbar after the Ministry asked to manage it in the district itself,” Chief District Officer Bhola Dahal said. “The meeting unanimously made this decision to keep the precious object at Gorkha Durbar, as it is the property of the Gorkhalis.”
District Security Committee will determine the modality of the security of the quartz crystal, which will be kept at the empty spot between Gorkha Durbar and the Gorkhkali Temple.
The valuable stone weighing 52.330 kg is at the District Police Office, now.
