The police said that the legal heirs of the slain terrorist had given in writing that they will adhere to social distancing when the body was handed over to them after completing medico-legal formalities.
The newly-created armed group, which is being called the "Ghaznavi Force" comprises fighters from other banned terror outfits like LeT, Hizbul Mujahideen, AuGH and Al Badr.
Syed Ali Shah Geelani is the chairman of the All-Party Hurriyat Conference. The 90-year-old has reportedly been struggling with a chest infection and has not been responding well to treatment.
The minister accused various separatist organisations and activists part of the Hurriyat Conference for instigating people to resort to stone-pelting in Kashmir Valley.