J&K LG sets up committee to probe Nehru market fire

Jammu: Firefighters at the scene after at least a dozen shops caught fire at the historic Nehru Market in Jammu on Sunday evening November 9, 2026 | Photo credit: PTI

Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha on Wednesday (Nov 11, 2026) constituted a commission of inquiry to ascertain the cause and circumstances of the fire that broke out at a warehouse in Nehru Market, Jammu on 8 November.

A Lok Bhawan spokesman said Mr. Sinha had formed a committee comprising Inspector General of Police, Jammu, Tejinder Singh and Divisional Commissioner Vikas Kundal.

“The committee is directed to investigate any misconduct or negligence, rectify the liability and submit a report within 15 days,” the spokeswoman said.

Several shops were gutted in a fire on Sunday evening (November 8, 2026) at the historic market, one of Jammu’s oldest trading centers known for its wholesale trade in food grains, edible oil, essential commodities and other daily necessities.

Published – November 11, 2026 12:42 PM IST