Indian authorities reported that they rescued 41 workers trapped in a tunnel that collapsed in the Uttarkashi district in the state of Uttarakhand. The collapse occurred on November 12, 2023 in a part of the Silkyara-Barkot tunnel.
Pushkar Singh Dhami, Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, posted a video on his X account (formerly Twitter) showing the rescue team's operation. The minister explained that they will investigate the events that led to the collapse of the subway structure.
"The Silkyara Tunnel Rescue Operation became a wonderful example of humanity and teamwork," Singh Dhami wrote on his X account.
मानवता और टीम वर्क की एक अद्भुत मिसाल बना सिल्क्यारा टनल रेस्क्यू अभियान.. pic.twitter.com/Yaz0QTfjLu
— Pushkar Singh Dhami (@pushkardhami) November 28, 2023
In addition, he explained that he spoke with the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi. Singh Dhami stated that Modi congratulated him for his handling the situation. "I informed the prime minister about the arrangements made to send the workers to Chinyalisaur hospital after a preliminary investigation and to provide adequate care to the families of the workers," Singh Dhami said.
I expressed gratitude to the prime minister on behalf of all the members of the rescue team and the families of the workers for the guidance and all possible cooperation extended by him.
आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी ने फ़ोन कर सिलक्यारा टनल में फँसे श्रमिकों के सफल रेस्क्यू ऑपरेशन हेतु बधाई दी। साथ ही श्रमिकों को बाहर निकालने के पश्चात उनकी स्वास्थ्य संबंधी देखभाल और सभी को उनके गंतव्य तक भेजे जाने की व्यवस्था के सम्बन्ध में जानकारी ली।
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— Pushkar Singh Dhami (@pushkardhami) November 28, 2023
