Maharashtra: NDA Khadakwasla condoles death of cadet Pratham Mahale
Oct 18, 2023
Khadakwasla (Maharashtra) [India], October 18 : National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla on Wednesday mourned the death of Squadron Cadet Captain Pratham Mahale, who tragically passed away after sustaining a head injury during an Inter Squadron Boxing Competition on October 16.
NDA in its statement said, "The cadet was a native of Maharashtra and had joined the academy on 18 April 2021 as part of the 145th Course. On 16 October 2023, while taking part in the Inter Squadron Boxing Competition, the cadet sustained a head injury."
The cadet underwent surgery for internal bleeding in the head at Command Hospital, Pune however despite the best efforts the cadet could not be revived.
He succumbed to the injury at 05:00 hrs on 18 October 2023.
"The mortal remains of the brave cadet were provided with full military honours at the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, wherein a wreath was laid by Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar, AVSM, NM, Commandant, National Defence Academy," further added the release.
