Till now the ASI has gone 1.5 meters below the ground and has found pottery pieces, glass bangles, pieces of children's hopscotch game, small idols and pieces of a wall.
Asked who will claim the gold, if found, she said that it will be decided by the Treasure Trove Act of 1878.
“There is a Treasures Trove Act of 1878 which will decide. But this doesn't include any antiquities like jewellery or utensils which will be kept by the ASI only,” she said.
Post the Unnao digging there have been reports of illegal digging in ancient Shiva temple in Adampur where two priests were beaten up.
Asked about the same, Katoch said she was not aware of it but people must complain about illegal digging.
