A 46-year-old advocate, H Jagadish, was found dead on NICE Road near Kengeri under mysterious circumstances. His cousin suspects foul play, citing injuries and a missing mobile phone. Police are investigating all angles, including a possible staged accident, while awaiting the autopsy report to determine the cause of death.
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