JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday announced immediate financial assistance of Rs 1 lakh from the Red Cross for each shopkeeper affected by the recent fire incident at Warehouse, Nehru Market and Shiv Market in Jammu.
In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor said he visited the affected markets to assess the damage caused to shops in the fire incident and interacted with shopkeepers and members of the trade and business community.
He said he listened to their concerns and reviewed the extent of losses with officials.
Sinha said the administration remained committed to supporting the affected traders and ensuring timely measures for relief, restoration and recovery.
The announcement of financial assistance is aimed at providing immediate support to shopkeepers who suffered losses in the fire incident. — (KIMS)