Pune Coaching Academy Officials Charged After Student's Suicide
NDA coaching academy officials booked in Pune for negligence over student’s suicide
The Indian Express
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Officials from Yashotej Academy in Pune, India, have been charged with negligence following the suicide of a 16-year-old student, Avdhut Ulhas Bade, last year. The incident has raised concerns over the academy's mental health support for students preparing for the National Defence Academy entrance exams.
- 01Yashotej Academy officials are charged with negligence in a student's suicide case.
- 02The student, Avdhut Ulhas Bade, was preparing for the National Defence Academy entrance exams.
- 03Bade faced allegations of theft, leading to depression and his tragic death.
- 04The police are investigating the academy's failure to provide adequate counseling.
- 05Charges include causing death by negligence under Indian law.
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Officials from Yashotej Academy in Pune, Maharashtra, India, have been booked on charges of negligence related to the suicide of 16-year-old Avdhut Ulhas Bade, who was preparing for the National Defence Academy (NDA) entrance exams. The Fursungi police registered the First Information Report (FIR) following a complaint from Bade's father. The incident occurred on November 10, 2025, in the academy's hostel located in the Handewadi area. Bade, originally from Beed district, had joined the academy on June 15, 2025. Reports indicate that he was accused of stealing ₹3,000 (approximately $36 USD) from his roommate, which led to threats of expulsion from the academy. This situation reportedly caused him significant distress, culminating in his suicide. Investigators have pointed out that the academy failed to provide necessary counseling to Bade, prompting charges against the academy's director, CEO, and warden under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which addresses negligence leading to death. The investigation is ongoing.
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This case raises serious concerns about mental health support in educational institutions, particularly for students under pressure to succeed.
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