Jammu, Oct. 14 -- Share Tweet Share Srinagar, Oct 14 (KNS): National Conference MP Mian Altaf Ahmad on Wednesday demanded the establishment of a permanent Fire and Emergency Services station in Loran area of Mandi in Poonch district after a midnight blaze destroyed several residential houses and shops. Expressing grief over the incident, the Anantnag-Rajouri MP said several families had been rendered homeless, while local shopkeepers suffered substantial financial losses. In a statement, Altaf raised concerns over the absence of a dedicated fire tender in Loran, saying the delay in reaching the affected area had highlighted serious gaps in emergency response facilities. "It is deeply concerning that fire tenders had to travel long distanc...