UK national’s decomposed body found in Bengaluru flat

A 59-year-old UK national’s highly decomposed body was found in a Bengaluru flat last week. Police found a suicide note and suspect Gavin James Young, a chef, died from an overdose of medicines. Young, who had been residing in the US, had taken on rent the flat - belonging to one Jagadish - on the first floor of an apartment in Koramangala VII Block on July 1 through Airbnb, police said. On July 27, Young sent a message to Jagadish requesting him not to disturb him through messages or calls till Aug 1, citing work commitments. On Saturday last, the neighbours reported a foul smell emanating from the flat, prompting Jagdish to connect to Young on the phone. He then rushed to the apartment. As there was no response, he had the front door broken open, only to find Young’s decomposed body inside. He alerted police who are trying to contact Young’s family with the help of UK embassy and have preserved the body in a mortuary.