Srinagar, March 21: Body of a 20-year-old youth was found, less than 24 hours after going missing here, officials said on Sunday.

They said Zahid Ameen Baba (20) son of Mohammad Ameen Baba went missing from his residence at Vavil Wanbil Sanatnagar on Saturday afternoon.

This morning, they said, some passersby spotted the body and later informed the police. Subsequently, a police team reached the spot and took the body.

Confirming it, a police official told that a case has been registered in this regard and further investigation has been taken up.

(GNS)