Ludhiana, April 6 -- A 19-year-old youth who had gone missing was found dead in Ludhiana's Atam Nagar area, following which police have booked a minor, his father and unidentified associates for murder.

The deceased, Mohit of Azad Nagar, was allegedly taken from his home on April 1 by his friend, a 15-year-old boy, who arrived on a scooter. According to the complaint filed by Mohit's father, Surinder Kumar Gumbar, the boy returned alone after some time and gave evasive replies when questioned about Mohit's whereabouts.

When Mohit did not return, his family launched a search. Later, a passerby informed them about a youth lying unconscious outside Atam Public School. He was rushed to the Civil Hospital and later referred to PGIMER, Chandi...