🔥 Trending NDA Cadet Dies After Collapsing During First PT Parade

A 17-year-old first-term cadet at the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Khadakwasla, Pune, named Abhinav Bajpai, tragically passed away on Friday, July 11, 2026, after experiencing a medical emergency during a routine morning physical training (PT) session ¹²³⁵.

Details of the Incident

Cadet Bajpai, a native of Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, complained of uneasiness during the PT session ⁴⁶. This incident occurred during what was reportedly his first official PT parade after joining the prestigious tri-services training institute ⁵⁷. Despite immediate medical attention and being rushed to the Military Hospital, he could not be revived ⁷.

Official Response and Investigation

Defence officials confirmed the death and stated that a Court of Inquiry has been ordered to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident ²⁶.

Broader Context

This unfortunate event marks the third death of an NDA cadet since October of the previous year ²⁸. On October 23 last year, another first-term cadet, Aditya D Yadav, also died at the NDA ⁸. These multiple incidents have raised concerns and prompted investigations into cadet well-being and training protocols at the academy ⁷.