First Term NDA cadet dies during swimming practice session, inquiry ordered

AN 18-YEAR-OLD first term cadet at the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Pune lost his life during a swimming practice session late Thursday afternoon, authorities said. His death has been reported days after the death of 18-year-old cadet in a suspected case of suicide two weeks ago.

NDA authorities have identified the deceased as Cadet Aditya D Yadav (18), a First Term Cadet. A press statement from the NDA issued through the Defence PRO, Pune read, “At 5 pm on October 23, an incident occurred during the organised swimming practise for weak swimmers under supervision of instructors. The trainees were swimming along the width of the pool and Cadet Aditya D Yadav (18) was found suddenly motionless on the surface of the water. Observing him motionless, two lifeguards Immediately dove in and pulled him out. Prompt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and medical aid was given on site and then at the Military Hospital, Khadakwasla. Unfortunately the cadet could not be revived.”

The release further read, “The National Defence Academy extends deepest condolences to bereaved family. The civil police and Next of the Kin have been informed. A formal enquiry has been ordered to ascertain the exact cause of the accident.”

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A senior officer from Pune City Police said that they had been informed about the incident by the NDA authorities and that a probe would be conducted into the death.

In a suspected case of suicide, an 18-year-old cadet identified as Antriksh Kumar Singh was found dead at his hostel room in NDA in the early hours of October 10. Hailing from Uttar Pradesh (UP), Antriksh was a first-term cadet from Charlie Squadron at the NDA. He had joined the academy in July this year.