Mystery about discovery of tunnel sparks excitement in 500-year-old Golconda Fort in Hyderabad
The discovery of a tunnel at the historic Golconda Fort in Hyderabad has sparked local excitement and controversy. The tunnel was reportedly found during excavation work by the Army, leading to disputes over land usage and heritage preservation.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the tension between military land claims and the preservation of historical sites in urban areas.
A sense of excitement and sensation prevailed in the Golconda fort on Thursday evening and Friday morning as news spread about the discovery of a tunnel on the outer fortification of Golconda Fort. While the Karwan MLA Mr. Kausar Mohiuddin shared the information about the discovery on Thursday (August 20, 2026) evening, the people in the area have been making a beeline to see the purported tunnel. Mr. Mohiuddin claimed that the tunnel was discovered when the Indian Army was carrying out an excavation.
“Alleged illegal excavation was carried out by Army officials at the historic 400-year-old Qutb Shahi graveyard and playground at 18 Seedi, Golconda, where a tunnel has now been discovered.
On the instructions of AIMIM President Barrister Asaduddin Owaisi Saab, today I contacted the Superintendent of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and brought the matter to their attention,” wrote Mr. Mohiuddin on Thursday night.
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