Palakkad: An 18-year-old youth was found dead near a railway track at Kollankode here on Monday under mysterious circumstances.
The deceased was identified as Jibin, son of Kuttikkad Baby of Thathamangalam. The body was identified by his relatives.
Another person, apparently a friend of Jibin, was found lying near the body exhausted. The unidentified person was admitted to Palakkad District Hospital.