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Assam Rifles Soldier From Odisha Dies After Nagaland Bullet Injury
Rifleman V Teja was serving with the 15th Assam Rifles in Nagaland.
He was hit by a bullet while doing operational duties.
He was taken to a hospital, but doctors said he had died.
Officials have not explained how he was injured.
Teja was almost 31 years old.
He was also due to get married on December 10.
Odisha’s chief minister and opposition leader shared messages of sympathy.
His body was expected to reach his hometown area of Rayagada on Wednesday for his last rites.
Rifleman V Teja of the 15th Assam Rifles died after being hit by a bullet during operational duties in Nagaland.
He was taken to a hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival.
Teja was two days short of his 31st birthday and was due to marry on December 10.
Officials have not provided details about the circumstances of the bullet injury.
Odisha leaders Mohan Charan Majhi and Naveen Patnaik expressed condolences; Teja’s body was scheduled to reach Rayagada on Wednesday.
- Who
- Rifleman V Teja of the 15th Assam Rifles, from Odisha’s Rayagada district.
- What
- He died after suffering a bullet injury while on operational duty.
- Where
- The injury occurred in Nagaland; Teja was from Rayagada district, Odisha.
- When
- The incident was reported on Tuesday; his body was scheduled to reach Rayagada on Wednesday. The article was published October 7, 2026.
- Why
- He was carrying out operational duties. The circumstances of the bullet injury were not immediately clear.
Odisha leaders’ tributes
Incident details not established
How Teja’s death was characterized
Odisha leaders’ tributes
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi praised Teja’s service and dedication; opposition leader Naveen Patnaik described his death during security operations as a sacrifice and a source of pride.
Incident details not established
Officials said Teja was injured while on operational duty, but the circumstances surrounding the bullet injury were not immediately clear.
Key facts
- Unit
- 15th Assam Rifles
- Rank
- Rifleman
- Age
- He was two days short of his 31st birthday.
- Wedding
- He was due to get married on December 10.
- Injury location
- Nagaland
- Hometown district
- Rayagada, Odisha
- Next arrangements
- His body was scheduled to reach Rayagada on Wednesday, where his last rites were expected to be held.
Quotes
Mohan Charan Majhi
Odisha chief minister
“Learning of the untimely demise of Rifleman V Teja, a brave soldier of the 15th Assam Rifles, who was on duty in Nagaland, I am deeply grieved. His supreme sacrifice and dedication in the service of the motherland will remain etched in our memory forever.”
news18.com
telegraphindia.com
“The bravery displayed by V Teja, the Odia soldier of the Assam Rifles, is immeasurable. He made an unparalleled sacrifice by becoming a martyr during the nation's security operations in Nagaland.”
telegraphindia.com
Sources
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