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NDA Cadet, 18, Found Dead in Pune Hostel as Police Suspect Suicide

Officials have opened inquiries after relatives alleged harassment by seniors.

Overview

  • Cadet Antriksh Kumar Singh, a first-term trainee from Charlie Squadron, was discovered unresponsive in his cabin after he did not report for morning training on October 10.
  • He was taken to the Military Hospital, Khadakwasla, where he was declared dead at 6:30 am.
  • Police say preliminary findings point to suspected suicide and confirm that no note was recovered at the scene.
  • The NDA has ordered a court of inquiry, with next of kin and local authorities notified as investigations proceed and an autopsy is awaited to confirm the cause.
  • Family members allege he faced harassment by seniors and say they had recently raised concerns with academy officials; police state ragging is not confirmed.