Uttarakhand tunnel rescue: Rat-mining expert Munna Qureshi hailed as operation’s hero

Uttarakhand tunnel rescue: The 17-day rescue operation in Silkyara tunnel successfully ended on Tuesday and all 41 workers were rescued from the collapsed tunnel. The 41 workers emerged from their entrapment in good health, while the rescuers gained widespread acclaim for their tireless dedication and determination.

Prime Minister Modi, in his message, lauded the resilience of all those engaged in the rescue operation, citing their remarkable demonstration of teamwork and humanity. Multiple government agencies deployed substantial resources round the clock in Uttarakhand’s challenging terrain, yet it was the rat-hole miners who achieved the final stretch.