Jammu, Nov 09: BJP Jammu & Kashmir Spokesperson Parimoksh Seth has demanded immediate compensation for the traders, shopkeepers and other affected persons who suffered heavy losses in the fire incidents at Shiv Market near Jammu Railway Station and the Warehouse area of Nehru Market, Jammu.
Expressing concern over the damage caused by these unfortunate incidents, Seth said that the affected traders have suffered significant financial losses, and many families dependent on these businesses are facing uncertainty.
Seth called upon the Jammu & Kashmir Government to take immediate steps to assess the losses and provide adequate financial compensation without unnecessary delay. Seth expressed concern that 40 shops were gutted in fire on 25th Oct 2026 in Shiv Market Railway Station Jammu and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and his ministers visited Shiv market but no compensation has been announced till date by the NC Government leaving traders who lost everything in the fire high and dry.
Seth said that last night’s fire incident at Ware House Jammu has caused heavy losses to traders and it is the duty of CM Omar Abdullah to release immediate compensation to traders instead of just visiting the incident spot. Seth further demanded that a special assessment team be constituted to conduct an on-the-spot survey of the affected shops, business establishments and property.
He also called for the immediate release of interim relief by J&K Government so that affected traders can resume their business activities. He emphasised that the administration must ensure that fire safety arrangements in commercial areas are strengthened, including proper firefighting infrastructure, accessible emergency routes, functional fire hydrants and regular safety inspections to prevent such incidents in the future. The affected traders should not be left to face this crisis alone. The government must stand firmly with them, ensure transparent assessment of their losses and provide immediate and adequate compensation.
Their rehabilitation and restoration of livelihoods must be treated as a priority Seth further stated. He also urged the administration to coordinate with the Fire and Emergency Services Department and other concerned agencies to identify any lapses and take necessary corrective measures.
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