Srinagar, Aug 9:(KNS) Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party President Syed Mohammed Altaf Bukhari has expressed deep shock and grief over the fire incident that engulfed over half a dozen shops at Maisuma in Amirakadal constituency today.

In a statement issued to KNS,, Bukhari asked the district administration to immediately assess the damages and disburse the ex-gratia relief to the fire victims.

He also expressed solidarity with the fire affected shopkeepers and appealed to the locals of Maisuma to observe caution in order to prevent such mishaps in future. Bukhari said that the localities like Maisuma, Saraibala, Gonikhan etc in Amirakadal are congested and thereby prone to such unfortunate incidents.

“I have time and again appealed to the locals of these areas to take utmost precautions in order to prevent such mishaps which cause huge damages to the properties and at times, consume precious lives,” Bukhari remarked. (KNS)