Jammu, Nov. 10 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday directed the district administration to provide immediate relief and assistance to those affected by the fire incident at the Warehouse Nehru Market here.

Several shops were gutted in a major blaze at the historic market, one of the oldest commercial hubs of Jammu known for its wholesale trade in foodgrains, edible oil and essential commodities, in the Bikram Chowk area late Sunday night.

"Chief Minister expressed deep grief over the fire incident that occurred at Bikram Chowk, Jammu, conveying his heartfelt sympathies to all those affected," the office of the Chief Minister said in a post on X.

Abdullah has directed the district administration to provide immediate relief and nec...