Jammu Market Fire: NC Chief Farooq Abdullah Urges Govt To Compensate Traders After Shops Gutted In Blaze
Srinagar, Nov 10: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday expressed deep grief and sorrow over the massive fire in a market in Jammu and called for rehabilitation and financial assistance to affected traders. In a statement issued here, Abdullah said that the unfortunate incident had caused huge financial losses to the affected traders and adversely impacted their…
Srinagar, November 10 - National Conference president Farooq Abdullah expressed profound sorrow over the devastating fire that engulfed a historic market in Jammu on Sunday night. In a statement, Abdullah lamented the immense financial losses suffered by the traders and the severe impact on their livelihoods. He urged the government to provide immediate relief and compensation to the affected shopkeepers, stressing the need for concrete measures to facilitate their rehabilitation and restoration of business activities.
Abdullah stressed the importance of assessing the losses incurred by the victims and providing them with adequate financial assistance to help them rebuild their businesses and restore their livelihoods. He called for loans to be provided at low interest rates and on easy terms to expedite the recovery process. The fire, which gutted several shops in the Bikram Chowk area, one of Jammu's oldest commercial hubs, has left a significant impact on the wholesale trade in foodgrains, edible oil, essential commodities, and other daily-use items.
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