IDUKKI: The burnt body of a tribal youth was found chained in Chinnakanal in Idukki. The deceased has been identified as Tarun (21) of 30 Colony, Chinnakanal. The body was found tied with a chain to the window bar.

Locals found the body behind Tarun's house on Friday evening. A stick, a bottle and a lighter were found nearby. Santhanpara police have reached the spot. The post-mortem will be conducted tomorrow under the supervision of the police surgeon. The police said that there was a mystery surrounding the incident.