A labourer mined a 26.11-carat diamond in central India on February 21, after 20 years looking for a life-changing gem like that.

The stone was found in Panna district of Madhya Pradesh.

Visuals feature the enormous diamond. The gem's clear surface shines while the man holding it rotates the stone in his hand.

According to reports, Kishorganj resident Shushil Shukla found the diamond, worth 160,349 US dollars (Rs 1.20 crore), which will be auctioned on February 24.

After that, 12 percent will be deducted as royalties to the government and one percent as TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) and Shukla will receive the remainder.

A laborer mined a 26.11-carat diamond, after looking for the gem for the past 20 years, in central India's Madhya Pradesh on February 21. The incident took place in the Panna district.

Visuals feature the enormous diamond in a person's palm. The gem's clear surface shines while the man rotates the stone in his hand.

According to reports, a Kishorganj resident, Shushil Shukla, found the diamond worth Rs 1.20 crore (USD 1,60,349), which will be auctioned on February 24, following which Shukla will receive the amount after deducting 12 percent royalty and one percent TDS (Tax Deducted at Source).