Tragic demise of Odisha soldier from Bargarh

Bargarh: In a heart breaking incident, an Odisha soldier left for his heavenly abode on August 11. The deceased soldier has been identified as Nilanchal Patel.

Patel hailed from Baghapali village within Bheden block of the district. He served under the Rifle regiment in Assam. He had joined the regiment in the year 2000 and was to retire from his services in 2024.

Reportedly, the Bargarh soldier was night duty when he met with a tragic accident that led to his unfortunate demise. Patel is survived by his elderly mother, wife Rajeshwari Patel, two daughters Reena and Ranu, elder brother Nilambar Patel and sister-in-law Manjulata Patel.

The final rites of Nilanchal Patel will be performed with full military honors. His body will be brought to Kolkata via a chartered plane. From there, he will be brought to his birth place in a car with all honors. The cremation is to take place tomorrow, in his hometown.