Gilgit-Baltistan’s Awami Action Committee recently demonstrated in the Dambodas area of Gilgit-Baltistan’s Skardu against the poor infrastructure and bad condition of the roads in the region.

The local residents took out their frustration against the Pakistan Govt and local administration for not providing basic amenities to the people of Gilgit-Baltistan, reports ANI.

The locals led by Shabbir Mayar, General Secretary of Awami Action Committee-Gilgit-Baltistan held a protest against the Frontier Works Organization (FWO) and alleged the corruption by FWO during the construction of roads in Gilgit, the Indian news agency.

The poor condition of roads has often led to mishaps in Gilgit.

According to the locals, the FWO was supposed to construct tunnels on a 38 km stretch on the Gilgit-Juglot road. However, they did not construct the required tunnels due to rampant corruption in FWO, which caused frequent landslides and accidents in the area.

The local residents have given an ultimatum to Gilgit-Baltistan’s Minister of Tourism, Raja Nasir Ali Khan till August 15 to fix the situation or they will hold a huge rally on Baltistan’s Dambodas Bazar.