Uttarkashi tunnel collapse | ‘Maa.. tension koroni aami thik achi’: Emotional message from trapped worker to mother
Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: A dreadful, shocking and horrific mishap is a reminder of not to mess with the nature.
The joy and excitement of workers working for under-construction tunnel is now witnessing a heart-wrenching moments, screams with hopes of the family shattered.
With the delay in evacuation process, anxiety mounts for families of workers trapped at Uttarkashi Tunnel collapse site.
For the first time, after being stuck in tunnel for nearly 10 days, trapped workers in the Silkyara tunnel at Uttarkashi received some amount of relief as some of the workers spoke to their families.
In the midst of tough times, one trapped worker voice emerges, “Maa, tension koroni aami thik achi. Time a kheye nebe. Babakeo time a kheye nite bolbe (Mother, do not worry about me, I am fine. Please you and father eat your meals on time)."
Both families and trapped workers displayed an unexceptional level of patience and courage, as labourers are being trapped in the tunnel for 10 days now.
Earlier today, rescuers managed to insert an endoscopy camera into the tunnel and the first visuals captured showed the 41 workers had ample space inside the tunnel for them to move about. The ingenious use of technology in this rescue mission didn't stop at the camera; rescue officials established communication via Walkie Talkie, engaging in conversation with some of the trapped workers.
The International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association president Arnold Dix who is currently overseeing the ongoing rescue efforts at the Uttarkashi tunnel collapse site said that works were being done to get the 6-inch pipeline fully functional.
Amid this challenging situation, authorities reassure that all 41 workers remain safe and receive essential supplies, including food and water, via steel pipes drilled into the tunnel's opening. This concerted effort aims to sustain the workers until a successful rescue operation can be executed.
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The tunnel under construction holds significance as part of the expansive Char Dham project, a national initiative aimed at bolstering connectivity to revered Hindu pilgrimage sites like Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri.
The emergence of visuals and the sustained efforts to communicate and provide necessities offer a glimmer of hope amid this tense situation, amplifying the resolve of the ongoing rescue mission.
- With inputs from agencies
