Overview

• Police identified the deceased as Antariksh Kumar Singh, an 18-year-old first-term cadet from Charlie Squadron who hailed from Lucknow and is the son of an ex-serviceman.
• He was found in his hostel room early Friday and was declared dead at the Military Hospital, Khadakwasla, at 6:30 am after failing to report for training.
• Pune’s Uttam Nagar police responded to the call and a case has been registered for investigation under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner of Police Sambhaji Kadam.
• The NDA said a Court of Inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the circumstances, and the academy has informed his next of kin and expressed condolences.
• Relatives are expected to arrive as police continue inquiries, with officers noting that allegations of ragging remain unverified.