Rescuers after the success of the operations. CM Dhami greeting rescued workers as they come out of the tunnel. (Images: PTI)
Uttarkashi Tunnel: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the rescued workers over the phone and enquired about their well-being
Large-scale celebrations were kicked off after the 41 trapped workers were rescued from the collapsed part of Uttarkashi’s Silkyara tunnel on Tuesday night. The multi-agency rescue operation concluded successfully after 17 days of continuous efforts and hard work.
The pipes were pushed inside the tunnel once the final stretch of debris was cleared by rat-miners, who were called to the site after the auger machine — stuck in the debris — was cut out using plasma cutters.
The rescued workers are currently recuperating at the Chinyalisaur Hospital, which is nearly 30 kms away from the tunnel site. Workers would undergo extensive medical examination at the health centre and would be kept under observation. All of them would be discharged from the hospital only after they are stabilised and given a go ahead by the doctors.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the rescuers- and said that their “bravery and determination have given new life to our labour brothers”.
He also appreciated that the courage with which the trapped workers survive through these 17 days. The prime minister said, “I want to say to the friends who were trapped in the tunnel that your courage and patience is inspiring everyone. I wish you all well and good health.”
उत्तरकाशी में हमारे श्रमिक भाइयों के रेस्क्यू ऑपरेशन की सफलता हर किसी को भावुक कर देने वाली है।टनल में जो साथी फंसे हुए थे, उनसे मैं कहना चाहता हूं कि आपका साहस और धैर्य हर किसी को प्रेरित कर रहा है। मैं आप सभी की कुशलता और उत्तम स्वास्थ्य की कामना करता हूं।
यह अत्यंत…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi)
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