CM Dhami Visits Tunnel Collapse Site, Directs Rescue Efforts

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited the site of the under-construction THDC tunnel at Mayapur, Pipalkoti, on Friday to assess the rescue and relief operations following the incident of debris and water entering the tunnel. The tunnel, approximately 3 kilometres long, is part of the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti Hydroelectric Project.

The Chief Minister conducted an on-site inspection of the ongoing relief and rescue operations and sought detailed information from officials and rescue teams. He also entered the tunnel to assess the rescue and relief work and interacted with the teams engaged in the operation to obtain updates on the situation.

District Magistrate Gaurav Kumar briefed the Chief Minister about the incident, the rescue efforts undertaken so far, and the relief and rescue operations currently underway at the site. Out of the 22 people trapped inside the tunnel, 19 had been rescued so far, while the search and rescue operation for the remaining three people was continuing. Seven people have tragically been reported dead in the incident so far.

The injured persons rescued from the tunnel have been brought to the District Hospital, Gopeshwar, for treatment, where a team of doctors and health department personnel is providing medical care and continuously monitoring their condition.

The Chief Minister directed officials to accord the highest priority to the rescue operation and make effective use of all available resources and technical expertise. He instructed officials to ensure close coordination among the NDRF, SDRF, ITBP, police and all other teams engaged in the rescue operation, and to make every possible effort to safely evacuate the remaining three persons trapped inside the tunnel.

The Chief Minister also directed officials to ensure that there is no shortage of arrangements for the treatment of the injured, assistance to the families of those affected, and other necessary facilities at the incident site.

The rescue operation is being carried out on a war footing, with all possible efforts being made to safely evacuate the remaining trapped persons. The Chief Minister's visit to the site and his directions to the officials have ensured that the rescue operation is being carried out with the utmost priority and urgency.

The incident has highlighted the need for ensuring the safety and security of workers engaged in construction projects, particularly in remote and difficult terrain areas. The state government has announced assistance to the families of those affected and is providing all necessary support to the rescue operation.

The situation is being closely monitored, and all efforts are being made to ensure that the rescue operation is completed as soon as possible. The Chief Minister's visit to the site has boosted the morale of the rescue teams and the affected families, and has ensured that the rescue operation is being carried out with the utmost care and urgency.

In conclusion, the Chief Minister's visit to the site of the tunnel collapse has ensured that the rescue operation is being carried out with the utmost priority and urgency. The state government is providing all necessary support to the rescue operation, and is working to ensure that the affected families receive the necessary assistance and support.

The incident has also highlighted the need for ensuring the safety and security of workers engaged in construction projects, particularly in remote and difficult terrain areas. The state government will need to take steps to ensure that such incidents do not occur in the future, and that the safety and security of workers are given the utmost priority.

The rescue operation is ongoing, and all efforts are being made to safely evacuate the remaining trapped persons. The Chief Minister's directions to the officials have ensured that the rescue operation is being carried out with the utmost care and urgency, and that all necessary arrangements are being made for the treatment of the injured and the assistance to the families of those affected.