Uttarkashi Tunnel Rescue: Challenges Faced, Hope Prevails for Trapped Workers’ Liberation
As the final phase of the rescue mission unfolds in the Uttarkashi Silkyara tunnel, 41 men who endured 11 days trapped are on the verge of liberation. The rescue faced a setback when an iron mesh obstructed the US-made auger machine’s progress on Thursday, but the drilling resumed after clearing the obstacle.
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Pipeline Triumph: Mesh Removed!
At present, rescuers are laying the last 12 meters of the pipeline, a task that took six hours to complete due to the removal of the iron mesh. Bhaskar Khulbe, former advisor to the Prime Minister’s Office, shared optimism, stating, “I am happy to tell you the entire steel that was obstructing the free movement of the pipe inside has now been removed.”
Union Minister General VK Singh (Retd) and Chief Minister Pushkar Singh are actively overseeing the final phase of the 12-day operation. International tunnelling expert Arnold Dix likened the situation to being at the front door, expressing hope for an obstacle-free path ahead.
Swift Medical Response
Once the 41 men are rescued, immediate medical care awaits them. Ambulances are stationed outside the tunnel, ready to transport them to a health centre through a designated green corridor. A 41-bed ward at the community health centre in Chinyalisaur is prepared for their initial care, with the option to transfer to Rishikesh if necessary. A thorough medical examination will follow at the hospital.
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The incident began on November 12 when a section of the under-construction tunnel collapsed, trapping the workers. The rescue efforts, which initially utilized regular auger machines, escalated on November 16 with the deployment of a high-performance US-made auger machine. Despite challenges, the collective efforts aim to bring these men to safety and provide them with the necessary medical attention.
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