Two-member committee constituted to investigate cause of blaze, examine alleged negligence and fix responsibility; report sought within 15 days
Jammu, November 11: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has ordered a formal inquiry into the devastating fire incident at the Warehouse area of Nehru Market in Jammu, which gutted several shops and caused extensive losses to traders.
The Lieutenant Governor has constituted a two-member inquiry committee comprising Inspector General of Police, Jammu, Tejinder Singh, and Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Vikas Kundal, to ascertain the cause and circumstances surrounding the fire that broke out on November 8, 2026.
The committee has been directed to investigate any lapses or negligence associated with the incident, identify those responsible and recommend appropriate accountability measures.
The inquiry panel has been asked to submit its report within 15 days.
The fire incident at the historic Warehouse-Nehru Market, one of Jammu’s major wholesale commercial hubs, triggered concern among traders after several shops were gutted in the blaze.
Affected shopkeepers had raised questions over the alleged delay in the response of the Fire and Emergency Services Department and demanded a thorough investigation, compensation and accountability.
The incident also prompted visits by senior government representatives and political leaders, who assured affected traders of assistance and a detailed assessment of the losses.
The Lieutenant Governor’s decision to constitute the inquiry committee is expected to establish the circumstances that led to the fire and examine allegations of negligence during the emergency response.
