Shivam Bakshi
Jammu Nov 11 (NV): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has ordered a high-level inquiry into the massive fire that gutted a warehouse at Nehru Market in Jammu on November 8, officials said on Wednesday.
A two-member committee has been constituted to investigate the incident and fix responsibility for any lapses that may have contributed to the blaze.
The panel will be headed by Inspector General of Police, Jammu Zone, Tejinder Singh, while Divisional Commissioner Jammu Vikas Kundal will be its other member.
The committee has been tasked with examining the sequence of events leading to the fire and determining whether there were any shortcomings or negligence on the part of any department or individual.
It will also identify those responsible for any lapses and recommend appropriate action, if required.
The committee has been directed to complete the inquiry and submit its findings to the administration within 15 days, officials said.—(NVI)
