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flag Two cadet deaths at India’s National Defence Academy in October 2025 have sparked national calls for reform in selection, training, and mental health support.

flag Two cadet deaths at India’s National Defence Academy in October 2025— including an 18-year-old’s suicide and a drowning during training—have triggered national concern over the institution’s selection, training, and mental health support systems. flag The suicide marked the third at the academy since 2014, prompting calls for reform of the competitive selection process, which lacks standardized physical fitness benchmarks, and for improved psychological support, counseling, and mentorship. flag Investigations are underway, with families demanding transparency and experts urging systemic changes to reduce pressure and prevent future tragedies.

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