Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Six-inch pipe cameras capture first glimpse of trapped Uttarkashi tunnel workers
Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: The breakthrough came this morning as the first visuals of workers trapped in a tunnel in Uttarakhand for over a week emerged. This remarkable development unfolded as a camera, ingeniously maneuvered through a six-inch pipe, captured images of the stranded workers. The pipe had been pushed through the rubble the previous night, initially intended to deliver essential food supplies to the workers.
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. In a recorded video, these officials can be seen encouraging the workers to approach the camera's view, a reassuring sign amid the dire circumstances.
The workers, isolated for ten long days since a section of the tunnel collapsed, finally received a hot meal—khichdi in glass bottles—ushered through the six-inch pipe. Colonel Deepak Patil, heading the rescue operation, affirmed plans to dispatch mobile phones and chargers to the trapped individuals through the same conduit.
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.
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
