India, Oct. 25 -- An 18-year-old first-term cadet at the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Khadakwasla, Pune, died during a swimming practice session on Thursday evening, officials said. It is the second death of cadet at the campus in two weeks.

The deceased cadet, Aditya D Yadav, hailed from Katra Par in Muzaffarpur district of Bihar. According to an official statement, the incident took place at around 5pm on October 23 during a practice session for weak swimmers, conducted under the supervision of instructors.

"While trainees were swimming across the width of the pool, Cadet Aditya D Yadav was noticed motionless on the surface of the water. Two lifeguards immediately pulled him out. Despite prompt CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)...