Cadet G Pratyush a native of Bengaluru had joined the National Defence Academy on 07 Feb 2022 as part of 147th Course. The cadet, on the next day 08 Feb 2022 collapsed in his room, despite best efforts he could not be revived.

A post mortem is being conducted to ascertain the cause of death. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to investigate the incident. The parents of the deceased cadet have been informed, and a report of the incident has been initiated with the appropriate Police Authority.

A ceremony for the deceased cadet with full military honour was conducted today.