Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday expressed delight after 41 employees trapped contained in the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi had been safely rescued following efforts by the crew for the final 17 days. Taking to X, Gadkari acknowledged: “I’m fully relieved and completely happy as 41 trapped laborers within the Silkyara Tunnel Collapse have been efficiently rescued. This was a well-coordinated effort by a number of businesses, marking one of the vital vital rescue operations lately. Varied departments and businesses complemented one another regardless of going through quite a few challenges. Tireless and honest efforts by everybody, coupled with prayers from all, have made this operation attainable. The devoted endeavors of the rescue groups have yielded favorable outcomes.”
“I categorical gratitude to every company and particular person concerned on this rescue operation. Deep appreciation for the worldwide rescue consultants, administrative officers, and the Uttarakhand authorities for his or her swift and efficient response,” he added.
सिल्क्यारा टनल बचाव कार्य में शामिल सभी का धन्यवाद। #SilkyaraTunnelRescue pic.twitter.com/H8r0JsRELY
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) November 28, 2023
Expressing delight, Union Residence Minister Amit Shah acknowledged: “It’s nice information for the nation that every one our 41 Shramik brothers trapped in a tunnel in Uttarkashi have been rescued secure and sound. Nation salutes their grit in going through such a difficult scenario within the tunnel for therefore lengthy. My heartfelt gratitude to all of the individuals and the businesses which have made tireless efforts to save lots of the lives of our fellow residents.”
It’s nice information for the nation that every one our 41 Shramik brothers trapped in a tunnel in Uttarkashi have been rescued secure and sound.
Nation salutes their grit in going through such a difficult scenario within the tunnel for therefore lengthy.
My heartfelt gratitude to all of the individuals and the…
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) November 28, 2023
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami oversees as employees who had been rescued from the Silkyara tunnel are being taken to Hospital in ambulances, ANI reported.
#WATCH | Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami oversees as employees who had been rescued from the Silkyara tunnel are being taken to Hospital in ambulances pic.twitter.com/NDVR29KiqJ
— ANI (@ANI) November 28, 2023
“I really feel extraordinarily proud of the information of secure rescue of all the employees trapped within the tunnel accident in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. The entire nation was keeping track of this operation. The whole nation has heaved a sigh of aid with its success. This can be a second of pleasure for the households of all laborers,” Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tweeted.
उत्तराखंड के उत्तरकाशी जिले में सुरंग हादसे में फंसे सभी श्रमिक बंधुओं के सुरक्षित बाहर निकल आने के समाचार से मुझे अत्यंत आनंद की अनुभूति हुई है।इस अभियान पर पूरे देश की निगाह लगी हुई थी। इसकी सफलता से पूरे देश ने राहत की साँस ली है। यह घड़ी सभी श्रमिक बंधुओं के परिजनों के लिए…
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) November 28, 2023
Praising rescue employees, Congress Chief Jairam Ramesh acknowledged: “After a harrowing 17 days the 41 employees trapped within the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand are being evacuated. The whole nation salutes the outstanding resilience and fortitude of the employees themselves. The nation additionally applauds the dedication, talent and perseverance of the whole rescue crew and thanks them wholeheartedly.”
After a harrowing 17 days the 41 employees trapped within the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand are being evacuated.
The whole nation salutes the outstanding resilience and fortitude of the employees themselves.
The nation additionally applauds the dedication, talent and perseverance of the…
— Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) November 28, 2023
“It’s a matter of nice aid and pleasure for all of us that the employees trapped within the tunnel underneath development in Silkyara, Uttarkashi for the final 17 days had been taken out of the tunnel safely immediately,” Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge tweeted.
उत्तरकाशी के सिलक्यारा में निर्माणाधीन टनल में पिछले 17 दिनों से फँसे हुए मज़दूरों को आज सकुशल टनल से बाहर निकाला गया ये हम सभी के लिए बेहद राहत और हर्ष की बात है।
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— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) November 28, 2023
Taking to X, Sadhguru acknowledged: “Congratulations to all concerned within the stupendous rescue effort within the Uttarkashi tunnel collapse. Super endurance of individuals trapped underground for greater than 16 days. Needs and Blessings.”
Congratulations to all concerned within the stupendous rescue effort within the Uttarkashi tunnel collapse. Super endurance of individuals trapped underground for greater than 16 days. Needs and Blessings. -Sg#UttarakhandTunnelRescue
— Sadhguru (@SadhguruJV) November 28, 2023
The 41 employees had been trapped after an under-construction tunnel, a part of the bold Char Dham all-weather street challenge, collapsed on November 12 in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district. The administration instantly swung into motion and groups of Nationwide Catastrophe Response Drive and State Catastrophe Response Drive reached the spot to soundly evacuate the employees.
CM Dhami had earlier knowledgeable that the work of pipe laying was accomplished bu the crew and employees might be out anytime quickly.
The rescue efforts reached a crucial stage on Thursday after days and nights of chopping by the particles which was paused a number of instances resulting from laborious objects obstructing the drilling machine. Meals and different important gadgets had been being handed to the employees and a medical crew current on the website was speaking with the employees. Medicines together with anti-depressants had been being given to the employees all through the rescue efforts. Meals gadgets like rotis, sabzi, khichdi, daliya, oranges, and bananas had been being provided to the labourers.
First visuals of the trapped employees emerged on Tuesday after an endoscopic digicam was despatched by a six-inch pipeline which facilitated the family members of the employees to speak with them. Nevertheless, the breakdown of the auger machine let to the halt of operations after which the rescuers determined to make use of vertical and guide drilling strategies.
A medical crew of 15 medical doctors, together with chest specialists, was additionally current on the website Twelve ambulances had been on standby on the spot, and the plan was to maintain a fleet of 40 prepared.
Prime Minister Modi had additionally been consistently reviewing the progress. He spoke to CM Dhami a number of instances throughout the course of the rescue operation and took inventory of the progress. On Tuesday, the Prime Minister referred to as up Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami as soon as once more and took data relating to the aid and rescue work of employees trapped within the tunnel in Silkyara.
In line with Uttarakhand CMO, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inquired from Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami concerning the well-being of the employees trapped within the tunnel. The Prime Minister obtained full data relating to drilling. He stated that together with the security of the employees trapped inside, particular care must also be taken for the security of the individuals engaged in aid work outdoors. He stated that the households of the employees trapped inside shouldn’t face any sort of downside. The Prime Minister additionally mentioned the upcoming technique.