Srinagar, March 21 -- In a fire incident, more than 30 houses affecting around 45 families were gutted in congested old town of Kadipora in south Kashmir's Anantnag district.

Minister for health and medical education, social welfare and education, Sakeena Itoo on Friday visited Kadipora, Anantnag.

The fire left dozens of families homeless and it took several hours for the fire department to control the flames which began from a house and within minutes spread to the entire neighbouring areas.

Itoo today interacted with the victims and took stock of the ongoing relief measures.

While interacting with the affected families, the minister assured them of all possible assistance from the government. "On the directions of chief minister Oma...