Srinagar: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry (Inc) expressed its grief and sorrow about the fire incident in which seven houseboats were gutted in a massive blaze .
According to a detailed statement, the KCCI said that around 2.30 a.m. on 4th of April, 2022 fire erupted in one of the houseboats in Nigeen Lake and quickly spread to others in the neighbourhood.
Sheikh Ashiq Ahmad, President KCC&I requested Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor, UT, J&K for immediate financial relief and to give full support, rehabilitation and compensation to the affected houseboat holders.
We also request administration to give permission for construction of new Houseboats under single window clearance and provide them Timber on subsidized rates so that these seven families can survive again, the statement further reads.
