Jammu, Nov 9 (KNS): Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Monday expressed grief over the fire at Warehouse Market near Bikram Chowk in Jammu, which gutted several shops and godowns and caused losses worth crores of rupees to wholesale traders.

Expressing solidarity with the affected traders and their families, Azad said the incident had dealt a severe financial blow to those dependent on their businesses for their livelihood.

He urged the government to immediately assess the losses, ensure rehabilitation of the affected traders and announce adequate compensation without delay.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

Azad said business owners who had suffered losses should not be left to bear the financial burden on their own and called for immediate assistance from the administration.

He also stressed the need for a comprehensive review of fire safety arrangements in commercial establishments and markets to prevent such incidents in the future.

Azad expressed hope that the administration would act promptly and extend all possible assistance to the affected traders. (KNS)