Team Goemkarponn
VASCO: Shopkeepers affected by the massive fire at Vasco Sunday Market have appealed to the government for urgent assistance after suffering losses worth crores of rupees, with their goods, investments and hopes for the upcoming festive season reduced to ashes.
The affected traders said the incident was nothing short of a state-level disaster, as many shopkeepers had stocked their businesses with merchandise for the upcoming Diwali season, hoping to make good returns during the festive period.
However, the devastating blaze has wiped out their investments, leaving several families facing uncertainty over their livelihoods and financial future. For many traders, the losses represent years of hard work and savings invested in their businesses.
The shopkeepers stressed that compensation alone may not be sufficient to help them recover from the massive losses. They have called for comprehensive government assistance, rehabilitation measures and a concrete action plan to help them rebuild their businesses and resume their livelihoods.
The traders have urged the authorities to intervene immediately, assess the extent of the damage and provide financial relief to those affected. They also emphasised the need for long-term support to ensure that small traders can recover from the disaster and rebuild their businesses.
With the Diwali trading season severely disrupted and their hard-earned investments destroyed, the affected shopkeepers are now looking to the government for timely assistance and a clear roadmap for their rehabilitation.
