JAMMU: In a major relief to traders affected by recent fire incidents, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has announced financial assistance of Rs 38 lakh for victims of Warehouse-Nehru Market and Shiv Market in Jammu. During his visit to the affected areas, Sinha announced Rs 1 lakh for each affected shopkeeper through the Red Cross Society.
Of the total amount, Rs 11 lakh has been allocated to Warehouse traders and Rs 27 lakh to Shiv Market victims. He also directed officials to speed up damage assessment and facilitate insurance claims. An inquiry committee has been formed to investigate the Warehouse fire.