Jammu Lieutenant Governor Forms Committee To Probe Nehru Market Fire Incident

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has formed an inquiry committee to investigate the recent fire incident at Nehru market. The devastating blaze broke out at a warehouse in the historic market on November 8, 2026. According to officials, the <b>inquiry committee</b> comprises Jammu Inspector General of Police Tejinder Singh and Divisional Commissioner Vikas Kundal. Several shops were gutted in the major fire at the <b>historic market</b>, which is a major wholesale hub for essential commodities and foodgrains. The committee has been directed to probe lapses, determine negligence, fix responsibility, and submit its detailed report within 15 days. The <b>investigation</b> aims to ascertain the exact cause and circumstances surrounding the sudden outbreak of the fire.