Riyaz Naikoo

Riyaz Naikoo, operational commander of the Hizbul Mujahideen, and another militant were killed during an encounter in Awantipora,

Riyaz Naikoo killed in a joint operation. Here's a list of top militants killed by security forces in Kashmir.

The cellular services were restored by the government on Friday evening after remaining suspended for three days in the Valley.