LG Manoj Sinha directs immediate relief after Jammu market fire
The Lieutenant Governor reviewed the situation in the Bikram Chowk area following a blaze that gutted several shops on Sunday night.
Jammu Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday ordered officials to provide urgent assistance to people impacted by a major fire in the Warehouse area. The blaze occurred late on Sunday night at a historic market located in the Bikram Chowk area, according to the Kashmir Observer.
The affected market serves as a wholesale hub for essential commodities, including edible oil, foodgrains, and other daily-use items. Sinha stated on X that he reviewed the incident last night and spoke with senior officials on Monday to ensure comprehensive relief for those affected.
The Lieutenant Governor expressed his sympathies to the traders and the business community who faced losses during the incident. He also wished them strength during this period.
This event marks the second significant fire in Jammu within just over a fortnight. A previous fire at Shiv Market on the night of October 25 lasted until the following morning, destroying at least 40 shops and property valued at crores of rupees.