A youth found was dead in a paddy field in Hassanpora Tawella area of Bijbehera in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Monday.

An official said that body of youth identified as Amir Rashid Ganai son of Abdul Rashid Ganai, of Hassanpora Tawella was found under mysterious circumstances in Dragad village.

He said police have recovered his body from the spot and further investigation has been taken up.