Jammu warehouse market fire causes significant business losses

A massive fire broke out Sunday evening at the Warehouse Nehru Market in Jammu, one of the city’s oldest and most prominent commercial hubs. The market, which has been a central site for the wholesale trade of food grains and essential commodities since the 1950s, suffered enormous losses to the local business community.

The blaze reportedly originated in a shop around 9:15 p.m. and spread rapidly to adjoining establishments. While the Fire and Emergency Services Department stated that fire tenders were immediately dispatched to contain the flames and prevent further spread, victims of the blaze have alleged that the emergency response was delayed.

Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, expressed shock over the incident and the reported losses. He also noted concerns regarding allegations of a slow response from fire services, calling on authorities to take appropriate action and address the situation as a priority.