Bhubaneswar, Oct. 7 -- Last rites of Assam Rifles soldier V. Teja, who died while performing his duty in Nagaland, will be performed with full honours in Rayagada today.

Mortal remains of Teja were brought to Rayagada late last night. Hundreds of people had gathered to pay their respects to the brave soldier.

Teja's mortal remains were first flown to Guwahati and then taken to Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam. From Visakhapatnam, the body was brought to Rayagada by ambulance.

#Odisha: Assam Rifles jawan V. Teja's mortal remains brought to Rayagada; District Magistrate Ashutosh Kulkarni and SP paid tributes; a Guard of Honour accordedV Teja reportedly died after being hit by a bullet during operational duties in Nagaland pic.twitter.com/aySu...