Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today constituted an inquiry committee to ascertain the cause and circumstances of the fire that broke out at a warehouse in Nehru market Jammu on November 8. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the LG constituted the committee comprising the Inspector General of Police, Jammu, Tejinder Singh and Divisional Commissioner Vikas Kundal.

The committee is directed to probe any lapses or negligence, fix responsibility, and submit its report within 15 days. Several shops were gutted in the blaze at the historic market, one of the oldest commercial hubs of Jammu known for its wholesale trade in foodgrains, edible oil, essential commodities and other daily-use items on Sunday night.