Mugu, Feb. 2 -- Administrative works of the Area Administration Office in Sorukot, Mugu, have come to a halt in the absence of its chief for the last three years. Because of the lack of a chief, locals have been compelled to walk for two days to Gamgadhi, the district headquarters of Mugu, to make their citizenship certificate and to avail of other administrative works.

The office was established in Sorukot four years ago to make government services easily available for the locals of remote Natharpu, Photu, Jima, Bihi, Dhainakot, Puru, Muru, Sip, Nerataja and Sorukot among other settlements of the district.

Currently, the Area Administration Office is running with only two office assistants. "All we do is open the office in the morning ...