Srinagar, 12 November (KNB): Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti today visited the families affected by a devastating fire that engulfed several houseboats in Dal Lake on Saturday. The incident not only resulted in extensive damage to the iconic houseboats but also claimed the lives of three Bangladeshi tourists.
Taking to social media platform X, Ms Mufti expressed her concern, stating “Visited Dal where several houseboats were ravaged by a massive fire on Saturday. Apart from extensive damage, three tourists tragically died despite the efforts of locals.”
She has requested the Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, to provide soft loans to the affected families for rebuilding their houseboats.
“Request @manojsinha_ ji to provide soft loans & other essentials necessary for houseboat owners to rebuild. Perhaps in the future moving fire stations will help to prevent such incidents.” She added -KNB