Srinagar, Feb. 9 -- His remarks came during a visit to Sonamarg, where a devastating blaze destroyed shops worth crores on Saturday.

While speaking to reporters, Div Com Bidhuri assured that the administration would provide all possible help to the affected shopkeepers and business owners. "I request all establishments to take preventive measures and opt for insurance. No one would have thought two days ago that such an incident would occur.

Fire acts like an enemy, and we must take precautionary measures to mitigate its impact," he said, as per news agency KNO.

The unfortunate incident led to significant financial losses, though, fortunately, there was no loss of life due to the alertness and quick response of local residents and the ...