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Manoj Sinha Seeks Red Cross Aid for Traders Devastated by Jammu Fires
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 06:33 AM
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Jammu and Kashmir minister Manoj Sinha has turned to the Red Cross after traders suffered losses in recent fires, citing a lack of relief funds.
Recent fires in Jammu have left a significant number of traders without their goods, forcing them to seek help from external sources. The blaze, which swept through several commercial areas, destroyed inventory and disrupted daily business operations.
The losses have hit the local trading community hard, with many merchants reporting that their stock was completely destroyed and that they have no immediate means to replace it. The lack of a structured relief fund has compounded the crisis.
In response, Jammu and Kashmir minister Manoj Sinha has approached the Red Cross for assistance. He stated that the government has not yet allocated sufficient relief funds for the affected traders and that external aid is urgently needed.
The Red Cross has begun coordinating relief efforts, offering temporary storage for damaged goods and facilitating the procurement of essential supplies. Officials say that further support will be mobilised as the situation stabilises.
The government is reviewing its disaster response plans to ensure that future incidents receive a quicker and more comprehensive aid package for the affected business community.
The losses have hit the local trading community hard, with many merchants reporting that their stock was completely destroyed and that they have no immediate means to replace it. The lack of a structured relief fund has compounded the crisis.
In response, Jammu and Kashmir minister Manoj Sinha has approached the Red Cross for assistance. He stated that the government has not yet allocated sufficient relief funds for the affected traders and that external aid is urgently needed.
The Red Cross has begun coordinating relief efforts, offering temporary storage for damaged goods and facilitating the procurement of essential supplies. Officials say that further support will be mobilised as the situation stabilises.
The government is reviewing its disaster response plans to ensure that future incidents receive a quicker and more comprehensive aid package for the affected business community.