Official Visits Fire-Damaged Shops in Jammu, Announces Relief Aid

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited warehouses in Nehru Market and Shiv Market in Jammu to inspect shops damaged in recent fire incidents. During the visit, he reviewed the extent of the losses with senior officials and interacted with affected shopkeepers and members of the trade and business community. He announced that the Red Cross would provide Rs. 1 lakh in immediate relief for each affected shopkeeper. Immediate financial assistance of Rs. 11 lakhs was given to affected shopkeepers at the Warehouse, and Rs. 27 lakhs was given to affected shopkeepers at Shiv Market.

The visit and subsequent financial aid address the immediate economic impact of the fires on local commerce in Jammu. The relief funds provide direct financial support to small business owners who suffered property damage.