Jammu, Dec 11: The administration on Thursday ordered a comprehensive audit of adherence to building plans and fire safety norms in all commercial establishments across Jammu district, officials said.

The move gains significance in the wake of the recent major fire tragedy in north Goa that claimed 25 lives, including of 20 staff members and five tourists, around midnight on December 6.

An order issued by Jammu District Magistrate Rakesh Minhas, constituted a six-member committee headed by Vidhu Shekhar, Additional District Magistrate, Jammu.

The panel also includes the joint commissioner (revenue enforcement) of Jammu Municipal Corporation, all sub-divisional magistrates (SDMs), the chief electrical inspector, the PWD executive engineer (roads and buildings), and the deputy director, F

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