J&K L-G constitutes committee to probe Nehru market fire

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has constituted an inquiry committee to investigate the cause and circumstances surrounding a fire that broke out at Jammu's Nehru market warehouse on November 8, 2026. According to a spokesperson from Lok Bhawan, the committee includes Inspector General of Police Tejinder Singh and Divisional Commissioner Vikas Kundal.

The committee's mandate is to examine any lapses or negligence, assign responsibility, and submit its report within 15 days. The historic market, one of Jammu's oldest commercial hubs, was severely affected by the blaze, which reportedly gutted several shops on the night of November 8.