Twin tragedies push NDA to rethink rigour
Two recent deaths at the National Defence Academy (NDA) have sparked urgent introspection into cadet selection and training. The tragic loss of two first-term cadets, one by suicide and another in a drowning incident, highlights immense adjustment pressures. Experts call for systemic reforms in physical and psychological assessments to ensure cadet safety without compromising toughness.
Two recent deaths at the National Defence Academy (NDA) have sparked urgent introspection into cadet selection and training. The tragic loss of two first-term cadets, one by suicide and another in a drowning incident, highlights immense adjustment pressures. Experts call for systemic reforms in physical and psychological assessments to ensure cadet safety without compromising toughness.
