NDA cadet dies after sudden collapse

Ajitesh Goel was participating in an organised training activity -- night navigation-- on Saturday night when he suddenly collapsed, spokesman said.

"On February 2, at 9.25 pm Cadet Ajitesh Goel of 126th course ---4th term-- was participating in organised training activity namely night navigation. He suddenly collapsed short of finishing line. He was taken to Military Hospital Khadakwasla, where he was declared brought dead," he added.

Investigations were on to determine the cause of death.

In a similar incident, an NDA cadet had died of cardiac arrest while on a training run last year.