DC Srinagar monitors rescue operation, fire extinguishing response

Srinagar, June 24: As soon the news regarding fire incident at Bohri Kadal area of Shaher-e-Khaas of the district was reported, the Deputy Commissioner (DC), Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat today rushed to the site and personally monitored the rescue operation and fire extinguishing response by firefighters to mitigate the damage.

SSP Srinagar, Aashish Mishra and other senior officers of District Administration accompanied the DC at the spot.

On the occasion, the DC expressed solidarity and sympathy with the fire affected families and assured to provide immediate assistance to them. He directed staff to be available and provide all necessary help to the fire affected families.

The DC said that fire tenders were immediately pushed in action soon after the fire erupted in a building at Bohri Kadal to control the fire from spreading to other structures and protect human lives.

He instructed the concerned to assess the damage caused to the structures and provide immediate assistance to the victims of the fire incident.