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CROP LOSS IN FIRETribune News ServicePatiala, April 21Assuring all support to farmers whose crop was gutted in Patiala on Friday, Punjab Mandi Board Chairman Lal Singh on Saturday met the farmers and assured compensation to them. The farmers complained to the board Chairman that police and fire officials took a long time to reach the spot after getting information. Lal Singh said farmers would be made aware to avoid any such untoward incidents. Lal Singh, who visited the charred fields, said he had directed officials to conduct a survey to examine the loss. Before visiting the fields, Lal Singh held a meting with officials to take pro-active measures to help the farmers in saving their livestock and belongings..