Jammu, November 12: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday visited the fire-affected Warehouse, Nehru Market and Shiv Market in Jammu to assess the damage caused to shops in the recent fire incident.

During the visit, the Lieutenant Governor interacted with affected shopkeepers and representatives of the trading community, heard their concerns and took stock of the losses in the presence of officials.

As an immediate relief measure, Sinha announced financial assistance of Rs 1 lakh from the Red Cross for each shopkeeper affected by the fire in the three markets.

He assured the traders that the administration would extend necessary support to help them recover from the losses and facilitate the restoration of their businesses.

The Lieutenant Governor also emphasised the administration's commitment to ensuring timely relief and appropriate measures for the rehabilitation of affected shopkeepers.