Overview
- Antriksh Kumar Singh, a first-term cadet from Lucknow, was found lifeless in his cabin on October 10 and was declared dead at 6:30 am at the Military Hospital in Khadakwasla.
- Investigators say preliminary circumstances suggest suicide, with no note recovered, after he was found hanging in his room.
- The National Defence Academy has ordered a court of inquiry, and officials say they are assisting the family during the investigation.
- Police recorded the mother’s statement on Saturday and continue to examine all angles as formal findings from forensic processes and the inquiry are awaited.
- Family members say he had recently complained of harassment by senior cadets and appeared distressed after an evening party, allegations now being examined by authorities.