Uttarakhand Chief Minister Dhami Talks to Workers Trapped Inside Tunnel

GG News Bureau
Uttarkashi, 23rd Nov. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi district on Thursday to speak with the 41 construction workers who have been trapped inside for 12 days. Dhami informed the labourers that the rescuers have made significant progress and are now very close to reaching them.

He mentioned that they have managed to clear around 45 meters of rubble, bringing them closer to the trapped workers. Accompanying Dhami was Union Minister V K Singh.

Dhami also took the opportunity to inquire about the workers’ condition from two labourers, Gabbar Singh Negi and Saba Ahmad, and commended them for their resilience.

He assured the labourers that all relevant agencies are working tirelessly to ensure their safe evacuation as soon as possible.

Furthermore, Dhami mentioned that Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally contacts him every morning to receive updates on the workers’ condition. He also reassured the labourers that their families have been contacted and informed about their well-being.

The incident occurred on November 12 when a landslide caused a portion of the tunnel to collapse, trapping the construction workers inside.