India, Nov. 9 -- A major fire incident in the Warehouse market, one of the oldest commercial hubs of Jammu, known for its wholesale trade in foodgrains and other essential commodities, late Sunday night once again exposed the delicate issue of coordination and division of powers between the office of the Chief Minister and the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir.

About a dozen shops were gutted in the blaze, apparently triggered by a firecracker.

Two weeks ago, a major fire ripped through Shiv Market near Jammu Railway Station, destroying around 35 to 40 shops. The fire victims, despite receiving assurances from all quarters, are still struggling to kickstart their businesses in the absence of any compensation package.

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