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Defence
Assam Rifles Soldier Killed, Four Injured in Nagaland IED Blast
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 13 Jul 2026, 10:48 PM
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An improvised explosive device detonated in Nagaland, killing an Assam Rifles soldier and injuring four others, authorities said.
An improvised explosive device detonated near a patrol route in Nagaland on a recent day, killing an Assam Rifles soldier and injuring four others.
The blast occurred while the Assam Rifles unit was conducting a routine patrol. The device, placed on the roadside, exploded as the soldiers passed.
Rescue teams were dispatched immediately to the site. The injured soldiers were transported to a military hospital for treatment.
An Assam Rifles spokesperson confirmed that investigations are underway to identify the perpetrators.
The blast occurred while the Assam Rifles unit was conducting a routine patrol. The device, placed on the roadside, exploded as the soldiers passed.
Rescue teams were dispatched immediately to the site. The injured soldiers were transported to a military hospital for treatment.
An Assam Rifles spokesperson confirmed that investigations are underway to identify the perpetrators.