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People in India often react passionately when they hear something unbelievable, sometimes without verifying the facts.
A recent incident in Surat, Gujarat, is a burning example of this tendency. In the Varaccha area, a prominent centre for the diamond trade, a viral video depicted a chaotic scene where crowds gathered to search for diamonds rumoured to have been accidentally dropped on the road.
This event, which took place on September 24, caused a ripple effect in the diamond market.
The video quickly gained traction on the internet after people shared the incident on platforms like X.
According to the circulated video, the rumours began when news spread that a merchant had unintentionally spilled a packet of diamonds worth crores on the road.
This news led to a frenzied search for these precious gems. Photos and videos of people combing the market road for the lost diamonds went viral.
Some individuals went to great lengths, even collecting dust from the streets in their quest for these valuable stones.
Despite the excitement, many were disappointed to discover that the diamonds they had found were actually American diamonds, commonly used in imitation jewelry and saree work.
One user shared the video with the caption, "People flocked to the diamond town of Surat to find the scattered diamonds, only to realize they were fake."
In the video circulated on social media, one user commented, "Alright, the road is clean now, whether we find diamonds or not." Another user remarked, "It's fine, if we find them, let us know."
