A 17-year-old first-term cadet at the National Defence Academy in Pune died during a routine physical training session. The incident occurred during training at the academy campus.
According to the available report, the cadet suffered a medical emergency and lost consciousness during the session. He was then taken to Military Hospital, Khadakwasla, for treatment.
The cadet was declared dead after being shifted to the hospital. The incident has drawn attention to the circumstances surrounding the training session and the medical emergency.
The academy has ordered a Court of Inquiry into the death. Defence authorities in Pune are expected to examine the sequence of events as part of the inquiry.