The body of Umar Ishaq was found from Tujjar stream in Sopore area, 55 km from here, a police spokesman said.
He said the youth was reported missing by his family after he failed to return last night.
"There is a small scratch on the head of the deceased. Some empty syringes and painkiller injections have been found near the body," the spokesman said, adding that police has started investigations in the case.