Jammu, Nov 11: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has constituted a high-level committee to investigate the fire that caused extensive damage at Warehouse-Ne hru Market in Jammu on November 8. The panel has been asked to examine possible negligence or lapses and identify responsibility within 15 days.

According to an announcement by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, the committee comprises Jammu Inspector General of Police Tejinder Singh and Divisional Commissioner Vikas Kundal.

The panel will investigate the cause and circumstances of the fire, examine whether any negligence or shortcomings contributed to the incident and determine responsibility, wherever established.

The committee has been directed to submit its report within 15 days.

The major fire at the commercial area caused substantial losses to traders and raised concerns over emergency response measures and firefighting arrangements. The inquiry is expected to establish the circumstances that led to the incident and assess whether any lapses contributed to the damage.