Rakesh Kumar was beaten to death last evening by at least three persons following an altercation after their motorcycles collided with each other, police said.
The victim, a resident of old Janipora area, was riding along with his younger brother. At least three persons were reported to be travelling on the other motorcycle, they said.
The body has been sent for postmortem.
The accused have been identified, police said, adding that no arrest have been made so far.