A man, holding a baby, seeks permission to move forward during restrictions following a strike call given by separatists in protest against killing of eight civilians in poll violence, in Srinagar. Pic/PTI

New Delhi: The Election Commission yesterday night deferred the Anantnag Lok Sabha bypoll to May 25, citing inputs by the Jammu and Kashmir government that law-and-order situation is not conducive. The by-election was to be held on April 12.