Archive · 29 Jan 2026
Odisha Mourns Army Jawan Jitu Behera
A brave soldier named Jitu Behera from Odisha passed away on Republic Day while serving in Jammu and Kashmir.
He was 31 years old and came from a village called Anandapalli.
His body was brought back to his home village and was cremated with full honors.
Many important people, including the local leader and police officers, were present at his funeral.
The leader of Odisha said he was very sad about Jitu's death and promised to help his family.
Jitu's service to the country will always be remembered and will inspire young people.
Jitu Behera, a 31-year-old Indian Army jawan from Anandapalli village, Nayagarh, Odisha, died on January 26 due to a suspected heart attack while serving in Jammu and Kashmir.
His body was flown to Odisha and cremated on January 29 with full honors, attended by senior officials.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed deep condolences and promised government support to Behera's family.
Behera's service and patriotism were praised as an inspiration for the youth.
The funeral was marked by a guard of honor by the Odisha Police.
- Who
- Jitu Behera, a 31-year-old Indian Army jawan from Anandapalli village, Nayagarh, Odisha
- What
- His funeral and the support promised by the Odisha government
- When
- January 29, 2024
- Where
- Anandapalli village, Nayagarh, Odisha
- Why
- He died on January 26 due to a suspected heart attack while serving in Jammu and Kashmir
- Name
- Jitu Behera
- Age
- 31
- Native Place
- Anandapalli village, Nayagarh, Odisha
- Place of Service
- Tangdhar sector, Kupwara district, Jammu and Kashmir
- Date of Death
- January 26 (Republic Day)
- Cause of Death
- Suspected heart attack
- Date of Cremation
- January 29
- Attendees
- Nayagarh Collector, senior Odisha Police and Army officers