Jammu, Nov. 13 -- Lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday visited the Warehouse Nehru Market, and Shiv Market in Jammu to assess shops that were damaged in the recent fire incidents.

The LG interacted with the affected shopkeepers and reviewed the extent of losses along with senior officials. He also announced Rs.1 lakh as immediate relief from the Red Cross for each shopkeeper. Besides, immediate assistance of Rs.11 lakh was given to the affected shopkeepers at the Warehouse and Rs.27 lakh to the shopkeepers at Shiv Market.

He said, "I have no relief funds at my disposal, but as the Red Cross Society president, I requested them to provide some assistance. They have arranged cheques of Rs.1 lakh each, which is the maximum support th...