Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visits fire-ravaged Shiv Market in Jammu
The Chief Minister assessed the destruction in the market near Jammu Railway Station where a blaze engulfed at least 40 shops on Sunday night.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited the Shiv Market near Jammu Railway Station on Monday to assess damage caused by a recent fire. According to the Daily Excelsior, the blaze broke out late Sunday night and continued for several hours.
The fire engulfed at least 40 shops, reducing a commercial stretch to rubble and destroying property worth crores. During the visit, the Chief Minister interacted with businessmen who suffered substantial financial losses.
Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary and Transport Minister Javed Ahmed Rana had previously visited the affected shopkeepers last week. They expressed solidarity and assured traders that the government is aware of their difficulties.
The district administration has already forwarded relief cases for all affected shopkeepers to the Chief Minister. These cases are for the consideration and sanction of appropriate financial assistance.