The body of a youth who was missing for the past three days has been recovered from Guwahati's Chaygaon locality on Sunday.

The decomposed body was reportedly found lying on the roadside in Chaygaon's Tokoradia Mazpar.

According to sources, the deceased youth has been identified as Hemanta Kalita (35), the son of Uma Kalita. Hemanta was reportedly missing since May 9 (Thursday). Sources also said that his phone had been switched off for a few days.

The recovery of Hemanta's body has caused a stir in the area. Further, locals have alleged that the youth had been murdered.

Meanwhile, the Chaygaon police arrived at the incident site and recovered the body. An investigation has been initiated into the incident.