Pune: National Defence Academy cadet allegedly hangs self

Pune: A Cadet at the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Pune allegedly committed suicide on Sunday.

The body of Alesh Jaiswal, a fifth-term Cadet, was found hanging from the ceiling fan in his room, a release from the NDA said.

"The Cadet was immediately rushed to the military hospital but could not be revived," it said.

Local Uttamnagar police said that it is suspected the cadet hanged himself, though no suicide note has been found so far and further probe is on.

Jaiswal's parents were informed about the incident and a court of inquiry has been ordered, the NDA authorities said.