Srinagar, 21 February:(KNS)    Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Senior leader and former speaker JK legislative Assembly Mubarak Gul on Sunday expressed deep anguish over the incident of fire in Chai Dob locality of Safakadal in Srinagar.

While expressing grief over the incident he said, “It is heart wrenching to hear of such an unfortunate incident that has devoured a number of  houses, many other houses in the vicinity have also incurred many damages. I express solidarity with the affected families. I urge the administration to come to the rescue of the affected by providing them immediate relief in terms of necessary edibles and other household items. The prevailing circumstances have added to the miseries of the affected families, it goes without saying how challenging it must be for the affected to come to terms with the loss. It is for the government now to provide succor to the affected families.”

Gul said that the government should immediately assess the losses and recompense the families as soon as possible. “The government is also duty bound to provide for the basic needs of the affected family unless they rise on their feet again by making it a point to provide free ration and financial support to the affected. Providing  temporary accommodation to the affected should be done on priority basis. I once again extend my sympathies to the affected. I share their grief. God willingly they shall again rise on their feet.”(KNS)