Meanwhile the ASI Deputy Director told reporters that ASI began the excavation work on the basis of the findings of a report by GSI.
“On the basis of surface findings like pottery and antiquities, we have decided to excavate that site. It has just started. As far as mound is concerned we have large number of mounds in gangetic valley which belongs to early historical period and historical period,” Mishra said.
Replying to a query about whether the decision was taken on the basis of the seer's dream, he said, “actually a report by the GSI suggested that there may be gold or silver there.
