Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed today expressed grief over the tragic death of 10 construction workers in a fire incident that engulfed their residential barracks in Ramban district of the state. In a condolence message, Sayeed, who is undergoing treatment at AIIMS in Delhi, conveyed his sympathies to the bereaved family members in their hour of grief, an official spokesman said here.
The Chief Minister also prayed for peace to the departed souls and wished speedy recovery to the four injured persons. Sayeed directed the District Development Commissioner, Ramban, to provide relief to the bereaved families and ensure best possible treatment to the injured.
All the deceased were engaged by a private company working on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway.
