Tragedy at NDA: Mysterious Death of a First-Year Cadet

A first-year cadet at the National Defence Academy was discovered dead, hanging in his hostel room, in what appears to be a suspected suicide. An investigation is underway. Fellow cadets and authorities are left grappling with the tragedy.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Pune | Updated: 10-10-2025 13:26 IST | Created: 10-10-2025 13:26 IST
Tragedy at NDA: Mysterious Death of a First-Year Cadet
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A first-year cadet from the esteemed National Defence Academy tragically died early Friday, found hanging in his hostel room, raising suspicions of suicide.

The cadet, Antriksh Kumar Singh, was discovered lifeless by his peers, failing to report for training, and later declared dead at the Military Hospital, Khadakwasla.

The NDA has initiated a court of inquiry to examine the incident, while expressing heartfelt condolences to Singh's family during this difficult period.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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