The restrictions on movement and internet/phones were necessary to maintain law & order
Srinagar: Talking to Media IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar told that Security forces launched 27 operations & eliminated 64 militants since January this year in Jammu & Kashmir. 25 active militants were arrested. Police were searching for slain Hizbul Mujahideen commander Riyaz Naikoo for the past 6 months.
After the Riyaz Naikoo encounter there was law and order situation at the site. Few people have been injured some of them have bullet injuries, said IGP.
IGP further said that the restrictions on movement and internet/phones were necessary to maintain law & order. Will be reviewed as the situation improves.