Srinagar, Jan 5 (TIWN / IANS) Five members of a family were found dead under mysterious circumstances in Jammu and Kashmir's summer capital Srinagar on Saturday, police said.

The victims, two females, a male and two minor children, were found dead in Bemina area.

The family, belonging to Kupwara district, was living in a rented accommodation. 

"The apparent cause of death appears to be asphyxiation but this will only be ascertained after medical examination," a police officer said.