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J&K CM assures possible assistance to Jammu's fire-hit Shiv Market affected shopkeepers

Jammu, Nov 2 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday visited Shiv Market near Jammu Railway Station to take stock of the situation following the recent fire incidents in which several shops were gutted, causing extensive damage to property and affecting the livelihood of shopkeepers.
During the visit and inspection, the Chief Minister took an assessment of the losses suffered by the affected shopkeepers and interacted with them to understand their concerns and difficulties.
He expressed concern over the damage caused by the fire and the hardships faced by the traders.
President, Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Jammu, Arun Gupta, briefed the Chief Minister about the extent of losses suffered by the traders due to the fire incidents.
He apprised the Chief Minister of the damage caused to shops, goods and other business assets, besides highlighting the concerns of the affected shopkeepers.
The Chief Minister gave a patient hearing to the affected shopkeepers and assured them that the Government would extend all possible assistance to the affected shopkeepers to help them overcome the difficulties arising from the fire incidents.
Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Minister for Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction, Ali Mohammad Sagar, Commissioner Secretary DMRRR M. Raju, and other senior officers accompanied the Chief Minister during the visit.
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