Jammu, Aug 8 (PTI) A 24-year-old soldier was found dead Sunday under "mysterious circumstances" inside a camp in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, a defence spokesman said.

He said a court of inquiry has been ordered to investigate into the circumstances leading to the death of the soldier.

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"On 08 Aug 2021, at about 2000 hrs, a 24 yrs old Army soldier was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Rajouri Garrison(J&K). Court of Inquiry has been ordered to investigate into the circumstances leading to death," he said.

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The spokesman said the police station concerned has been informed and further details are awaited.

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