It has been 12 days since 41 workers have been trapped in the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi. As rescue efforts are going on to free the workers from the tunnel, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) member Lt General (retd) Syed Ata Hasnain, in an interview with DH’s Anupama Ramakrishnan, threw light on the ongoing rescue efforts and the challenges lying before the rescue team.
How do you assess the situation at Silkyara tunnel?
As of 8 am on November 24, I would say we have a good chance of success in the very near future. The auger could recommence boring in the afternoon today after necessary measures have been taken to remove the obstacles which came up last night.
