Port Blair, Aug 26: The Chairperson, Port Blair Municipal Council Shri N.K.Udhaya Kumar today along with  Shri. Ashim Kumar Paul (EE Works Division) Shri. Zakhi Ahmed, EE (E&M) and Shri. Karthik (Revenue Officer), PBMC visited the Mohanpura vegetable Market area, wherein a major fire accident occurred a few days ago. The officials of the Engineering wing were also present during the visit.

During the inspection the shopkeepers appraised the Civic Chief about the fire accident and the problem being faced by them due to the accident. The members of the shopkeepers association also briefed about the incident. Due to the fire, all electric connections of the market have been badly dented.

The Chairperson, PBMC directed the officials concerned to rectify the electrical works as early as possible and ensured the association members of every possible help from his end.