Oil Packers and Manufacturers Association Stands Firmly with Warehouse Traders; Raj Kumar Goyal Assures All Possible Assistance to Fire-Affected Shopkeepers
||Black and White Digital News ||
||November 09,2026||
JAMMU: Expressing solidarity with the business community following the devastating fire that broke out at Warehouse, Jammu, on Diwali, causing huge losses to several traders and shopkeepers, Raj Kumar Goyal, President of the All Jammu and Kashmir Oil Packers and Manufacturers Association, extended his heartfelt support to the affected business owners.
Goyal stated that the Association stands shoulder to shoulder with the traders of Warehouse during this difficult time and assured them of all possible assistance to help them overcome the losses suffered in the unfortunate incident.
He further expressed solidarity with Deepak Gupta, President of the Warehouse Traders Association, and Arun Gupta, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Jammu, in their efforts to support the affected shopkeepers and provide relief to those who have suffered substantial financial losses.
Goyal also expressed his gratitude to the District Administration for its timely response, rescue operations and assistance during the emergency. He particularly appreciated the courageous efforts of the firefighters, SDRF personnel and Jammu Police, who played a vital role in bringing the fire under control and preventing it from spreading to nearby shops, thereby averting further damage and losses.
He appealed to the entire business fraternity, trade organisations, industrialists and members of civil society to come forward and extend generous support to the affected traders. He emphasised that this is the time to demonstrate unity, compassion and collective responsibility by standing with those who have lost their businesses and livelihoods.
He said that Jammu has always been known for its spirit of brotherhood, humanity and selfless service, and expressed confidence that the people of Jammu and the business community would once again rise to the occasion and extend a helping hand to their fellow traders.
Reiterating the Association’s commitment, Goyal said that no effort would be spared in extending support to the affected shopkeepers and helping them recover from this difficult situation.
“In this hour of crisis, we must stand united and support our fellow traders. The strength of Jammu lies in its unity, compassion and spirit of helping one another,” Goyal added.
