LG Manoj Sinha directs relief for Jammu market fire victims
The Lieutenant Governor reviewed the situation in the Bikram Chowk area after a blaze gutted several shops on Sunday night.
Jammu Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday directed officials to provide immediate relief to those affected by a major fire in the Warehouse area of Jammu. According to reports by Kashmir Observer and ThePrint, the blaze occurred late Sunday night at a historic market in the Bikram Chowk area.
The market is a long-standing commercial hub known for the wholesale trade of edible oil, foodgrains, essential commodities, and other daily-use items. Several shops were gutted in the incident.
Sinha stated on X that he reviewed the situation on Sunday night and spoke with senior officials on Monday. He directed them to ensure comprehensive relief for all those affected by the fire.
The Lieutenant Governor also extended his sympathies to the traders and the business community who suffered losses. He wished them strength during this difficult time.
This is the second major fire in Jammu in just over a fortnight. A previous fire at Shiv Market on the night of October 25 engulfed at least 40 shops and destroyed property worth crores of rupees.