Archive · 29 Jan 2026
Ahom-era moidam in Nazira faces destruction
A very old and important burial mound from the Ahom kingdom in the Maduri area of Nazira is being destroyed.
Some people used a big machine to cut away earth from it without permission.
The village leader and a student group have complained to the police and the local authorities.
This mound is part of many historical remains in the area, and Maduri is also known as the birthplace of a famous historical figure, Mahiyashi Joymoti.
Everyone is worried about the damage being done to this important piece of history.
An Ahom-era moidam in the Maduri area of Sivasagar district is being destroyed by miscreants using a JCB.
The village head of Maduri Gohain block has lodged a complaint with the Nazira revenue circle officer.
The All Tai Ahom Students’ Union (ATASU) has filed an FIR at the Model Police Station, Nazira.
The accused, led by Biswarup Handique, is alleged to have destroyed the moidam by cutting away earth.
Maduri is historically significant as the birthplace of Mahiyashi Joymoti and has many Ahom kingdom remains.
- Who
- Miscreants led by Biswarup Handique, village head Thaneswar Baruah, All Tai Ahom Students’ Union (ATASU)
- What
- Destruction of an Ahom-era moidam
- When
- Recent, with FIR lodged and inspection on Tuesday
- Where
- Maduri area, Sivasagar district, Nazira
- Why
- Unauthorized cutting of earth with a JCB
- Location
- Maduri area, Sivasagar district, Nazira
- Historical Significance
- Ahom-era moidam
- Action Taken
- FIR lodged by ATASU, complaint by village head
- Accused
- Biswarup Handique and miscreants
- Method of Destruction
- Cutting earth with a JCB
- Historical Context
- Maduri is the birthplace of Mahiyashi Joymoti