JAMMU, November 2: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday visited the fire-ravaged Shiv Market near Jammu Railway Station to assess the damage caused by a massive fire that destroyed dozens of shops.
During the visit, the Chief Minister took stock of the destruction and interacted with affected shopkeepers, who suffered heavy financial losses in the incident.
The massive fire broke out late Sunday night and continued for several hours, engulfing at least 40 shops and destroying property worth crores of rupees.
Abdullah reviewed the situation on the ground and met traders to understand the extent of their losses and difficulties following the devastating incident.
Earlier, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary and Transport Minister Javed Ahmed Rana had separately visited the affected shopkeepers to assess the damage and express solidarity with them.
Both ministers had assured the traders that the government was aware of their difficulties and would extend necessary support.
They had also informed that the district administration had forwarded the relief cases of all affected shopkeepers to the Chief Minister for consideration and approval of appropriate financial assistance.
