India, Oct. 11 -- A first-year cadet of the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Khadakwasla was found hanging in his hostel room at the institute on Friday, with the police suspecting it to be a case of suicide, while his family members alleged harassment by seniors drove him to take the extreme step.

In an official statement, the NDA confirmed the incident and said that a court of inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the cadet's death.

The body of the deceased was discovered by his coursemates, who raised an alarm after he failed to report for morning training. He was rushed to the Military Hospital in Khadakwasla, where doctors declared him dead at around 6:30 am.

"No suicide note was found at the spot, b...