Residents of Bargo Balla Demand Urgent Repairs for Dangerous Bridge in Gilgit-Baltistan

The people living in Bargo Balla, a village in the Gilgit district of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan, are upset about the delay in fixing a wooden bridge in their area. They have asked the authorities and their elected representative, Amjad Hussain Advocate, to urge the contractor to finish the repairs quickly to avoid any accidents.

A video shared on Pamir Times shows a man pointing out the poor condition of the Bargo Balla Bridge. He mentions that although repair work started three months ago, it remains incomplete. The bridge is crucial as it handles a lot of traffic, and there is a risk of accidents.

The man in the video appeals to the government to take action, emphasizing that children also use the bridge. He suggests that the delay is due to the contractor's lack of interest and warns that if the work is not completed soon, the residents will have to protest in the streets.

This situation is not unique to Bargo Balla but highlights the broader infrastructure challenges in Gilgit-Baltistan. The region struggles with connectivity and access to basic services, with many roads and bridges in disrepair. Projects are often delayed or abandoned due to resource shortages, lack of political will, or inefficiencies.