NDA cadet injured in boxing match dies at Pune Command Hospital

A press statement from the NDA said, “The National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, mourns the loss of Squadron Cadet Captain Pratham Mahale. The cadet was a native of Maharashtra and had joined the academy on 18 April 2021 as a part of 145th course. On 16 October 2023, while taking part in the Inter Squadron Boxing Competition, the cadet sustained a head injury.”

The statement added, “The cadet underwent a surgery for internal bleeding in the head at Command Hospital, Pune, however, despite the best efforts, the cadet could not be revived. The cadet succumbed to the Injury at 5 am on October 18. The mortal remains of the brave cadet were provided with full military honours at National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, wherein a wreath was laid by Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar, Commandant, National Defence Academy. The NDA fraternity offers its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family in this hour of grief.”