Srinagar: Dead body of a youth was found today in Gandbal area of Hajin in north Kashmir Bandipora district who was abducted Wednesday night by suspected militants. The youth was identified as 23-year-old Manzoor Ahmad Bhat.

“The dead body of Manzoor Ahmed Bhat who was abducted by the terrorists of outlawed LeT in the intervening night of 4/5 April was found on the outskirts of Hajin today morning,” a police spokesperson said.

The police said that a local militant Muhammad Saleem Parrey is believed to have played a major role in the killing of the youth

A case is also registered in this matter and investigations are on, police said.