The body of a man was found lying on the road near the Tourist Reception Centre (TRC) in Srinagar on Thursday morning, officials said.
According to an official, locals spotted the body and immediately informed the police. Authorities reached the spot soon after and took possession of the body, which was later shifted to a nearby hospital for medico-legal formalities.
Efforts are underway to ascertain the identity of the deceased, while proceedings under relevant sections of the law have been initiated.
