Archive · 16 Nov 2025
207-Year-Old British-Era Land Patta Recovered in Biswanath, Two Arrested
Police in Biswanath, India, recently found a very old land document.
This document is made of bronze and is over 200 years old, from the time when Britain ruled India.
It's like a certificate showing who owned land back then.
Two men were caught with this important item while driving.
Police think they were trying to sell it because it's an old artifact that could be worth a lot of money.
They are investigating further to understand how the men got the document and who else might be involved in trying to sell old historical items.
Police in Biswanath district recovered a 207-year-old British-era land patta made of bronze.
The land ownership certificate was issued on March 27, 1818, by Lavakusha Das, District Collector of Borisal district.
Two men, identified as Hemanta Gogoi and Mintu Borah, were arrested with the artifact.
The accused were apprehended on National Highway 15 while traveling in a car.
Police suspect the men were trafficking the bronze plates for illegal sale as antique artifacts, potentially worth millions.
- Who
- Two individuals, Hemanta Gogoi (47) and Mintu Borah (43), have been arrested.
- What
- A 207-year-old British-era land patta made of bronze was recovered.
- When
- Recently, the arrests were made.
- Where
- Biswanath district, Assam, on National Highway 15 near Bihpukhuri.
- Why
- The individuals are suspected of attempting to illegally sell the antique artifact.
- Age of Patta
- 207 years old
- Material
- Bronze
- Issuing Authority
- Lavakusha Das, District Collector, Borisal district
- Date of Issue
- March 27, 1818
- Engraved Details
- Patta No. 055, Owner No. 041, Serial No. 078
- Accused Names
- Hemanta Gogoi (47) and Mintu Borah (43)
- Vehicle Registration
- AS12-Q3319