Archive · 12 Sep 2025
IMA Trainee Drowns in Academy Swimming Pool in Dehradun
Balu S, a 33-year-old army trainee, sadly passed away after drowning in the swimming pool at the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun.
He was in his second term training to become a commissioned officer, having previously served as a havildar.
Balu was found in the pool and was taken to the military hospital, where he was declared dead.
His family has been informed, and his body will be returned to Kerala for a funeral with military honors.
The police are investigating the cause of death.
This event is not the first incident at the academy; in the past, other cadets have also died during training exercises.
Balu S, a 33-year-old trainee, died by drowning at IMA in Dehradun.
The incident occurred in the academy's swimming pool.
Balu was a havildar from Kerala, training for a special commission.
The body was handed over to the family after an autopsy.
Funeral with full military honors will be held in Kerala.
- Who
- Balu S, a 33-year-old army trainee.
- What
- Died from drowning in the IMA swimming pool.
- When
- Not explicitly stated in articles.
- Where
- Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun.
- Why
- Investigation ongoing; awaiting post-mortem report.
- Victim
- Balu S from Kerala
- Age
- 33
- Location
- Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun
- Cause of Death
- Drowning
- Family
- Wife Arshida, two children
- Previous Role
- Havildar posted in Jaipur
- Training
- Second term as special commission entry officer