India, Nov. 9 -- Chief minister Omar Abdullah on Monday directed the district administration to provide immediate relief and assistance to shopkeepers affected by a major fire at the Warehouse Nehru Market in Bikram Chowk, Jammu.

The Sunday night blaze gutted around 15 shops in one of Jammu's oldest commercial hubs, known for its wholesale trade in foodgrains, edible oil, and essential commodities. No one was injured.

"The chief minister expressed grief over the fire incident at Bikram Chowk, Jammu, conveying his heartfelt sympathies to all those affected," the chief minister's office posted on X, adding that Abdullah has ordered swift administrative support.

Meanwhile, Warehouse Association president Deepak Gupta alleged negligence by...