Rising fire incidents a cause of concern: Hakeem

Ganderbal : Chairman Jammu & Kashmir Peoples Democratic Front (J&K PDF) and former Minister Hakeem Muhammad Yaseen has expressed serious concern over the rising number of devastating fire incidents across Kashmir valley . He has demanded speedy rehabilitation of fire victims of old bus stand Anantnag and Eidgah Srinagar where property worth several crores has perished to ashes.
In a statement issued hereon Wednesday, Hakeem while expressing concern over increasing number of devastating fire incidents across Kashmir valley ,has urged the government to launch vigorous and sustained awareness campaign among masses to prevent occurrences of fire incidents during the prevailing dry spell . He has also urged for round the clock vigil and preparedness of the fire and emergency department to prevent fire incidents especially in the congested areas. PDF Chairman has urged the government to rehabilitate fire victims of Anantnag and Eidgah areas speedily who have suffered total loss of thier properties of both housing and commercial establishments. He has asked the administration to install fire safety plugs in the densely populated areas to provide quick fire extinguishing assistance h in case of exigencies. Hakeem also expressed heartfelt sympathies and solidarity with the fire sufferers and has appealed to the NGOs and philanthropists to come forward for rehabilitation of the fire victims.