Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Odisha Assam Rifles Soldier Dies After Bullet Injury in Nagaland
Rifleman V Teja served with the 15th Assam Rifles.
He was injured by a bullet while on duty in Nagaland.
He was taken to a hospital, but doctors could not save him.
Teja was from Rayagada district in Odisha.
He was almost 31 years old and was expected to marry on December 10.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and opposition leader Naveen Patnaik shared messages of condolence.
His body was scheduled to reach Rayagada on Wednesday.
Officials had not explained how he was hit by the bullet.
Rifleman V Teja of the 15th Assam Rifles died after suffering a bullet injury during operational duty in Nagaland.
He was taken to a hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival.
Teja, from Rayagada district, was two days short of his 31st birthday.
Sources said he was due to get married on December 10.
Odisha leaders Mohan Charan Majhi and Naveen Patnaik expressed condolences; his body was expected in Rayagada on Wednesday.
- Who
- Rifleman V Teja of the 15th Assam Rifles, from Rayagada district, Odisha.
- What
- He died after a bullet injury while on operational duty.
- When
- The injury occurred on Monday, according to one report; officials announced his death on Tuesday. His body was scheduled to reach Rayagada on Wednesday.
- Where
- The injury occurred in Nagaland; Teja was from Rayagada district, Odisha.
- Why
- He was carrying out operational duties. The circumstances of the bullet injury were not immediately clear.
Leaders’ tributes
Unclear incident circumstances
How the death was characterized
Leaders’ tributes
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi praised Teja’s service and dedication; Naveen Patnaik described his death during security operations as a sacrifice and a source of pride.
Unclear incident circumstances
Reports said Teja was injured while on operational duty, but the circumstances of the bullet injury were not immediately clear.
- Unit
- 15th Assam Rifles
- Rank
- Rifleman
- Age
- Two days short of his 31st birthday
- Wedding
- Sources said he was scheduled to marry on December 10
- Injury location
- Nagaland
- Hometown district
- Rayagada district, Odisha
- Family arrangements
- His body was scheduled to reach Rayagada on Wednesday; last rites were expected there, according to one report.
- Circumstances
- The circumstances surrounding the bullet injury were not immediately clear.
