Jammu Warehouse Fire: Union Minister Shocked, Mufti Slams Fire Brigade Delay
A massive fire in Jammu's warehouse area caused huge losses. Union Minister Jitendra Singh and Mehbooba Mufti react to the blaze and fire brigade response.
A devastating blaze ripped through the warehouse area of Jammu City, leaving a trail of destruction and causing massive financial losses for the local business community. The Jammu warehouse fire has sparked a political row, with allegations surfacing regarding the promptness of emergency services during the crisis.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh Expresses Shock
Union Minister Jitendra Singh took to social media to express his distress over the incident. In a post on X, the Minister stated he was "deeply shocked" by the scale of the fire, which engulfed numerous shops and warehouses, resulting in an enormous loss for traders.
Beyond the physical damage, Singh highlighted a more concerning aspect of the tragedy. He noted that reports suggesting the fire brigade services were not prompt in their response were "disturbing." He urged the relevant authorities to treat the situation as a priority and take all necessary actions to address the grievances of the affected business owners.
Mehbooba Mufti Alleges Unpreparedness
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti visited the site of the disaster, where she witnessed the extent of the gutted shops. Speaking to the media, Mufti pointed out the tragic timing of the event, noting that the fire occurred during Deepawali celebrations.
She highlighted a pattern of incidents, mentioning that several fires were reported on Sunday, likely triggered by the use of firecrackers. Mufti explicitly accused the fire brigade of being late to the scene and claimed they were completely unprepared to handle a blaze of such magnitude.
"The fire brigade were late in this fire, and they were not prepared for such a big fire. We appeal to the government to get the fire brigade ready," Mufti stated.
The PDP leader further demanded that the government provide substantial compensation to the traders who have lost crores of rupees in assets.
Calls for Long-Term Safety Infrastructure
Adding to the discussion on safety, BJP MLA Vikram Randhawa reviewed the situation on the ground. While he commended the efforts of the security and civil personnel who responded to the emergency, he pointed out the systemic challenges faced during such disasters.
Randhawa urged the administration to move beyond immediate responses and implement long-term safety infrastructure. He specifically emphasized that every commercial market must be equipped with dedicated water points to ensure that future emergencies can be tackled with maximum efficiency.