Jammu Tawi, June 28 -- The Jammu Municipal Corporation has launched a fire safety compliance drive, issuing notices to nearly 200 private hospitals, hotels and other high-footfall establishments over mandatory NOCs, an official said on Saturday.

The action has been initiated under the directions of Commissioner Devansh Yadav, who stressed strict compliance with fire safety norms, stating that public safety cannot be compromised under any circumstances, an official spokesperson said.

He further said the notices were issued to nearly 200 private hospitals, nursing homes, hotels, lodges and other high-footfall commercial establishments within municipal limits.

The establishments were directed to obtain mandatory no-objection certificates (N...