A 22-year-old boy was found dead late Monday night at Friends Colony, Mehjoor Nagar, in the Central Kashmir district of Srinagar.

Officials said the young man was found lying unconscious in Friends Colony, Mehjoor Nagar. He was immediately rushed to SMHS Hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead.

The deceased has been identified as Nayeem Ahmad, a resident of Mehjoor Nagar, Srinagar, officials say

Police have taken cognisance of the incident and have initiated further proceedings. (JKNS)