In a shocking incident, a new Cadet of the National Defence Academy at Khadakwasla in Pune died after collapsing in his room. The cadet, G Pratyush, was an 18 years old and hailed from Bengaluru.
He was a part of 147th Course, joined on February 7 and collapsed in his room the next day.
"A post mortem is being conducted to ascertain the cause of death. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to investigate the incident," the Pune-based Defence PRO said. The parents of the deceased cadet have been informed, and a report of the incident has been initiated with the appropriate police authority.
The Uttamnagar police station has registered an accidental death report.
A ceremony for the deceased Cadet with full military honour was conducted on Wednesday.
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