The boy was identified as Bilal Ahmad Jagal son of Mohammed Ismail Jagal.

GANDERBAL — Dead body of 18-year-old was recovered in power canal in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal District in wee hours on Sunday.

An official told a local news agency, one youth namely Bilal Ahmad Jagal son of Mohammed Ismail Jagal, went missing yesterday at 2 pm from his home.

As per locals, the youth jumped into the water reservoir of powerhouse Kangan located at Barnbugh

The police in the meantime reached the spot and recovered the body, the official added.

He said that body has been sent to Trauma hospital Kangan for postmortem.

Meanwhile, a case has been registered and an investigation has been taken up (KNO)