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Odisha's Assam Rifles Soldier V. Teja Dies on Duty in Nagaland
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News18•07-10-2026, 13:10
Odisha's Assam Rifles Soldier V. Teja Dies on Duty in Nagaland
- •V. Teja, an Assam Rifles soldier from Odisha's Rayagada district, died of a gunshot wound during operational duty in Nagaland.
- •The tragic incident occurred just two days before his 31st birthday, and his marriage was scheduled for December 10.
- •Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik expressed deep condolences over his supreme sacrifice.
- •The mortal remains of the brave soldier are scheduled to reach Rayagada on Wednesday.
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Rifleman V. Teja from Odisha's Rayagada district died of a gunshot wound during operational duty in Nagaland just two days before his 31st birthday.
V. Teja's marriage was scheduled for December 10.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik expressed their deepest condolences over the demise of Rifleman V. Teja.
