Srinagar: As many as 64 militants have been killed since January this year in 27 counter militancy operations across Jammu and Kashmir.

According to KNS, The IGP Kashmir zone Vijay  Kumar was addressing a Press conference here after the killing of top militant commander Riyaz Naikoo.

Kumar said that the security forces launched 27 operations in which 64 militants including three top commanders.

"25 active militants were also arrested," he said.

Terming Naikoo's killing a big success for security forces and a major jolt for Hizb and entering militancy in Kashmir, Kumar said the killing will help contain over all militancy in Valley.

The IGP said the Lashkar commander Haider’s killing was also a big jolt for Lashkar. 

Kumar said the militants involved in Handwara attack in which three CRPF men were killed have identified and they belong to Lashkar.

The IGP termed the new militant outfit with the name The Resistance Front (TRF), was not a new outfit but a “shadow of Lashkar”.

The IGP Kashmir said the communication blockade after the killing of Naikoo was necessary to maintain law and order. “ we will review the situation and restore services soon,” Kumar said.