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Odisha Assam Rifles Trooper Dies From Bullet Injury In Nagaland Months Before Wedding
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News18•07-10-2026, 00:22
Odisha Assam Rifles Trooper Dies From Bullet Injury In Nagaland Months Before Wedding
- •Rifleman V Teja of the 15th Assam Rifles, hailing from Odisha's Rayagada district, died from a bullet injury while on operational duty in Nagaland.
- •The tragic incident occurred just two days before his 31st birthday, and he was scheduled to get married on December 10.
- •Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and opposition leader Naveen Patnaik expressed deep grief and paid rich tributes to the brave soldier.
- •Teja's body is scheduled to arrive in his native Rayagada district for his final last rites.
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Rifleman V Teja of the 15th Assam Rifles suffered a fatal bullet injury while carrying out operational duties in Nagaland and was declared dead upon arrival at the hospital.
Rifleman V Teja's body is scheduled to reach his native Rayagada district on Wednesday, where his last rites are expected to be held.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed deep grief and praised Teja's service, while opposition leader Naveen Patnaik called his sacrifice a matter of pride for the state and the country.
