Rescue operation at THDC tunnel intensified; thorough search being conducted at every possible location – my uttarakhand news

Following the accident in the THDC tunnel currently under construction, and acting under the directives of Chief Minister Dhami, the district administration intensified the rescue operation on Sunday to locate the two missing individuals. District Magistrate Gaurav Kumar is personally monitoring the ongoing search and rescue mission and is coordinating with all the teams involved, issuing necessary instructions. Teams from the NDRF, SDRF, ITBP, police, and the district administration are conducting an intensive search operation on a war footing to locate the two missing persons. Water is being continuously pumped out of the tunnel to lower the water level. This drainage effort aims to facilitate the movement of rescue teams further into the tunnel and enable a thorough search of the affected areas. High priority is also being given to removing machinery and other heavy obstructions trapped inside the tunnel during the rescue operation. Efforts to extract the trapped machinery using modern equipment and available technical resources are proceeding rapidly to clear a path for the rescue teams to advance. A meticulous search is being conducted at all potential locations while debris and obstructions in the affected areas are being cleared systematically. Rescue teams are conducting an intensive search operation by identifying every potential location within the tunnel. A thorough examination is being carried out, covering even the smallest spaces amidst the debris and any areas where the missing persons might possibly be located. No potential spot is being overlooked, and the teams are continuously advancing their search while making optimal use of available resources. District Magistrate Gaurav Kumar stated that, in accordance with the directives of Chief Minister Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami, a magisterial inquiry into the accident has been ordered. This inquiry will gather detailed information regarding the causes and circumstances of the accident, and necessary action will be taken in accordance with the rules based on the facts that emerge. He stated that a total of 20 people have been brought out of the tunnel since the accident. Of these, 12 workers were rescued safely and admitted to the district hospital for treatment, while eight people tragically lost their lives. Meanwhile, the rescue operation to locate the two remaining individuals trapped in the tunnel is ongoing.