Srinagar, July 20: Jammu and Kashmir is set to receive moderate to heavy rains along with thunderstorms at scattered places till July 28. Flash floods, landslides & shooting stones at vulnerable places are also expected, Meteorological Centre Srinagar forecasted on Sunday.

As per the forecast, the weather on 20 July is expected to remain hot & humid with light to moderate rain along with thundershower at fairly widespread places. The forecast added that there is possibility of heavy rain at isolated places of Jammu Division mainly towards late night/early morning.

On 21 to 24 July, the weather in Jammu and Kashmir will be “generally cloudy” with Intermittent spells of light to moderate rain coupled with thundershower at many places. Intense showers are forecasted at few places with heavy rain at isolated places of J&K.

From 25 to 28 July some places are predicted to experience intense showers whereas heavy rains will lash isolated place in J&K. Yet, scattered places will witness hot and humid weather with the possibility of brief showers in the UT

Meteorological Centre Srinagar cautioned the public about the possibility of flash floods at few vulnerable places with landslides/mudslides & shooting stones as J&K is expected to receive heavy rains during 21-24th July. it advised the farmers to suspend farm operations during this time.

It warned that water level in rivers, streams and Local nallas areas will rise during the time.

Anantnag, July 20: In a significant breakthrough, Anantnag Police successfully apprehended a suspicious individual identified as Muneeb Mushtaq Sheikh, son of Mushtaq Ahmad Sheikh, resident of Malik Mohalla Drangbal Pampore. The suspect is involved in case FIR No. 28/2021 registered under Sections 16, 18, 20 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act [UA(P)A] and Sections 4/5 of the Explosive Substances Act at Police Station Pampore.

The arrest was made after the suspect was detected at the X-Ray Point, Ganishbal, through the Facial Recognition System (FRS) installed by Anantnag Police.

According to a statement issued to the Greater Kashmir, “the individual, upon detection, was immediately taken into custody and shifted to Police Station Pahalgam for further verification. Subsequent inquiries revealed that Muneeb Mushtaq Sheikh is involved in Case FIR No. 28/2021 registered under Sections 16, 18, 20 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act [UA(P)A] and Sections 4/5 of the Explosive Substances Act at Police Station Pampore.”

The swift identification and apprehension of the suspect highlight the effectiveness of advanced surveillance technologies including the Facial Recognition System, in enhancing security and maintaining law and order. Anantnag Police remains committed to leveraging modern tools to combat terrorism and ensure public safety, the statement added.

Srinagar, July 20: Reiterating the government’s unwavering commitment to uproot terrorism from Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said that the administration is not striving to “buy peace,” but to establish a lasting and just peace in the region. He asserted that while no innocent will be touched, the guilty will not be spared.

Speaking at an event here, LG Sinha stressed on the pivotal role of the Jammu and Kashmir Police in dismantling the terror ecosystem. “The police have a crucial responsibility to destroy the support system of terrorists—be it financial, logistical, or otherwise,” he said. “It’s not just the terrorist who needs to be dealt with, but also the entire machinery that facilitates terror.”

He criticized the past approach where individuals linked to terror activities were given government jobs, while victims of terrorism were neglected and left to fend for themselves.

Highlighting a new chapter in the region’s healing, the LG mentioned that the administration is now actively working to rehabilitate the families who have suffered at the hands of terrorists. “Many families in J&K have lost their loved ones to terrorism. In some homes, only elderly parents remain after their sons were brutally killed. Thousands were killed at the behest of Pakistan,” LG Sinha said.

He said that on July 13, 40 terror victim families in Baramulla were provided with appointment letters. “Some youth lost their fathers when they were just two years old. Today, we are ensuring that their pain is acknowledged and justice is delivered,” he said.

Calling on the public to stand united with security forces, the LG said that “Naya Jammu and Kashmir” just not a slogan but a reality which has evolved in the past few years. “In this new era, pens and laptops have replaced stones in the hands of youth. Schools and colleges now remain open year-round without the disruption of hartals. Gone are the days of separatist slogans and shutdown calendars. Today, we have calendars filled with national and international events,” he added.

LG Sinha also noted the rise in startups and innovation among youth, a marked shift from past unrest. “In Naya J&K, the noise of factories has replaced separatist slogans. People can now freely take part in religious and cultural events like Muharram processions and Eid Melas, and families can move around without fear and watch movies in cinema halls.”

“People must join hands with security forces. Peace is not just the absence of conflict—it is the presence of justice, opportunity, and hope. And we are committed to making that peace a permanent reality,” LG Sinha said. (KNO)