Situation fully normal, most restrictions eased: J&K DGP

Jammu and Kashmir police on Tuesday said that most of the restrictions have been eased in the union territory including the internet services. Strict restrictions were imposed in the valley following the death of Kashmiri separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani on September 1.

Srinagar: Six days after the death of Hurriyat Conference patriarch Syed Ali Shah Geelani, police on Tuesday said that most of the restrictions have been eased including the internet services.

Jammu and Kashmir police chief Dilbagh Singh said that the situation is fully normal in Kashmir but is being closely monitored. In a statement issued to media, Singh complimented the police, paramilitary and Army deployments for professionally handling the ground situation and maintaining peace in the valley over the last five days. "Special restraint shown by police and security forces and very responsible conduct of the local people especially youth is highly appreciated," he said.

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Singh said that police and people have to move forward together to strengthen peace and "identify the enemies of peace" and weaning out the mischievous elements strictly dealing with them under law.

The police had imposed strict restrictions in Kashmir valley following the death of Geelani at his residence in Hyderpora, Srinagar on September 1. Barricades were erected at various places and all vehicles were subjected to thorough checking.

Authorities shut down the internet in the Valley for five days but was restored on Monday evening barring Srinagar and Budgam districts.

Restrictions remain imposed around the graveyard of Geelani and his residence in Hyderpora, locals said.