It was on his assurance that the villagers agreed to bury the body Thursday evening.

The autopsy was done by a team of forensic experts from the local medical college here.

The local action committee, comprising town elders in Kupwara, has also called for a three-day shutdown against the incident. As a precautionary measure, the district magistrate has ordered closure of all educational institutions.

The death is the latest in recent months to be blamed on security forces.

The alleged rape and murder of two women in south Kashmir town of Shopian May 30 had sparked violent protests in the valley. Two protestors died and hundreds were injured in clashes with security personnel.

Meanwhile, the Maisuma locality in uptown Srinagar continued to be tense Friday, three days after the body of a student, Asrar Ahmad Dar, was found in the old city area of Kathidarwaza.

The relatives have urged the chief minister to take prompt action in the case.