Dal Lake blaze: Srinagar admin provides ‘immediate assistance’ to 8 affected families
Srinagar, Nov 11 : Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad on Saturday visited Dal Lake following an incident of devastating fire breaking out at Abikarpora, damaging houseboats and residential structures.
Interacting with the fire affected, the DC expressed support and sympathy with them on behalf of the District Administration Srinagar.
He also assured that every kind of possible support shall be provided from the District Administration for their immediate rehabilitation.
“The DC also directed the concerned authorities to assess the losses and make a comprehensive report regarding the losses in the incident. Moreover, the District Administration Srinagar provided immediate assistance to the affected 8 families in the form of 80 blankets, 40 mattresses, 40-bed sheets and 8 kitchen sets, besides Rs 160000 to all 8 affected families each Rs 19000 as an interim relief,” an official statement said.
