FCIK regrets damage to industrial unit in Baramulla fire

Srinagar, Dec 4: The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) has expressed regret over massive fire incident which destroyed an industrial unit "Farooq Wooden Furniture" at Kanlibagh, Baba Reshi Road, in Baramulla district during the intervening night of 3 and and 4th December.

The buildings, plant and machinery, finished and semi-finished furniture, besides raw material was completely destroyed in the fire incident, it said. The estimated loss in the property has been reported to be of the value of more than 2.5 core. The industrial unit was considered to be one of the leading furniture units in Baramulla that employed more than 50 people.

A delegation of FCIK led by its President ShahidKamili today visited the affected unit at Baramulla and took stock of the damage. Former President ZahoorBhat, President I/E SoporeJavaid Ahmad Bhat, President I/E Baramullah Haji M Ashraf Khan, President Unorganised sector Baramulla Imran Amir and others accompanied President FCIK.

While conveying deepest sympathies on behalf of the apex organisation, the President FCIK assured the promoters of the unit Farooq Ahmad and his brother of every possible support required for the “rehabilitation of the unit at this crucial juncture.”

Meanwhile, FCIK has formally taken up the issue of rehabilitation of the affected unit with Chief Secretary AtalDulloo and has requested him for possible government support in the interest of saving the industrial unit and employment it generated for more than 50 persons.