Jammu, Nov 11: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday framed an inquiry committee to ascertain the cause and circumstances of the fire incident on Diwali night here at the Warehouse, Nehru Market.

An official spokesman said that the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has formed an inquiry committee, comprising the Inspector General, Jammu, Tejinder Singh, Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Vikas Kundal, to ascertain the cause and circumstances of the fire incident at the Warehouse, Nehru Market.
The committee has been directed to probe any lapses or negligence, fix responsibility, and submit its report within 15 days.
At least eight shops gutted in a massive fire at Nehru Market--Jammu's one of the largest wholesale markets dealing with essential items and food grains.
President, Nehru Market Traders Association, Deepak Gupta allegedly blamed the Fire and Emergency Services Department for delayed response causing more damage.