Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:57am on 26 Nov 2023,Sunday India
Rescue efforts in Uttarkashi's Silkyara tunnel face challenges as the auger machine gets stuck during the evacuation of 41 trapped workers. Indian Army steps in for manual drilling while a plasma cutter is ordered from Hyderabad to cut out the obstructed auger. Tunneling expert Arnold Dix assures a Christmas rescue. Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami updates progress, with a plasma cutter in action and Indian Air Force flying in DRDO equipment. Meanwhile, the National Disaster Management Authority anticipates a prolonged operation. BSNL sets up a landline for trapped workers' communication, and the Indian Army's Madras Sappers undertake manual drilling. Union Minister VK Singh inspects the site, emphasizing a high-level commitment to worker safety.
