India, July 11 -- A 17-year-old first-term cadet at the National Defence Academy (NDA) died after suffering a medical emergency during a routine physical training session on Friday, the Defence Public Relations Office (PRO), Pune, said in a statement. The incident marks the third cadet death at the academy since October last year.

The cadet, identified as Abhinav Bajpai from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, joined the NDA on June 24 this year.

Officials said Bajpai complained of uneasiness and suddenly lost consciousness during the physical training session, which was the first official session after the new batch joined.

"He was immediately shifted to the Military Hospital, Khadakwasla, where the medical team undertook intensive resuscitative e...