JAMMU, Oct. 26 -- Senior Congress leader and former DDC from Suchetgarh has strongly criticised the Fire and Emergency Services Department over the devastating fire at Shiv Market near Jammu Railway Station, alleging serious lapses in the emergency response that may have contributed to the extensive destruction.
Questioning the department's preparedness and response time, the Congress leader said it was deeply disturbing that a major fire broke out barely a short distance from the railway station, yet, according to allegations by traders and eyewitnesses, the fire brigade took nearly one-and-a-half hours to reach the affected market. He said the reported delay raises serious questions about the department's functioning, accountability and ...