Katju said a restraint order may be justified for some

time, but not over a long time. "After all, there has to be a limit to the time duration of the restraint order, and it cannot continue indefinitely. People have to be allowed to let off steam and express their grievances peacefully, otherwise their grievances will erupt violently," he said. Omar in his reply said the execution of Afzal Guru took place on Saturday (Feb 9) and on Saturday night, some local newspapers like Kashmir Images and Kashmir Reader and a few local Urdu dailies did print and publish their newspapers. Circulation of these papers by the vendors was not possible as there were severe restrictions on any kind of movement in Srinagar city, in particular, and all over the Kashmir Valley at large, the chief minister said. "We have been given to understand that on Sunday newspapers have not printed their editions as restrictions were continuing in the Kashmir Valley and circulation of the same would not have been possible, even if they were to be printed," Omar said in his reply. "It may be mentioned that Jammu editions of the Kashmir- based papers did get circulated. The Information department has not issued any directive to the publishers by putting any restrictions," he said. It is true that the internet facilities on GPRS-enabled phones have suffered, but broadband internet facilities are available and the newspapers are updating their editions online, he added. With the government proposing to ease restrictions in the Kashmir Valley as the situation improves, movement of vehicles will also be facilitated and authorities are sure that the media publications will also start circulation, Omar wrote in his reply.