BAJAUR: Work on repair of several link roads damaged in recent rains has begun.

Several link roads had been closed after they suffered damage in the recent rainsin thehillyBarang tehsil of Bajaur, according to a statement issued by the district administration on Friday.

It said residents were complaining about facing difficulty due to closure of roads.

Following the complaints, deputy commissioner Iftikhar Alam had issued directives tothe of ficials of roads and highway department and the tehsil municipal administration to visit the affected areas and start work on the damagedroadsinstantly.

A team of officials along with heavy machinery reached the affected areas and launched repair work on the damaged roads.

According to the statement, the area people welcomed the move and also took part in the repair work to reopen the roads as soon as possible. Correspondent