, Aug. 3 -- SOPORE: A youth was found dead under mysterious circumstances at his residence in the Dangerpora area of Sopore in north Kashmir's Baramulla district on Monday, officials said.

An official told KNO, that the youth was found unconscious at his residence in Pal Mohalla, Dangerpora.

He said a police team immediately reached the spot, took the body into custody and shifted it to a hospital for medico-legal formalities.

The official said inquest proceedings have been initiated to ascertain the cause and circumstances of the death.

He added that further investigation has been taken up, while the identity of the deceased is yet to be established.

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