Army called in to help in Uttarakhand tunnel rescue operation | Dehradun News
Personnel from Madras Sappers regiment of the Army’s Corps of Engineers were pressed into service on Sunday to clear the escape passage in the Silkyar
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Personnel from Madras Sappers regiment of the Army’s Corps of Engineers were pressed into service on Sunday to clear the escape passage in the Silkyar
With workers trapped inside the Silkyara tunnel for 15 days and recent setbacks during the ongoing mission, rescuers have started becoming anxious ove
Former DG of Border Roads Organisation Harpal Singh announced that vertical drilling has been done up to 31 meters above the Silkyara-Barkot tunnel site for rescue operations. Drilling 86 meters vertically is needed to create an escape route for 41 workers stuck for 15 days. Pipes with a diameter of 1.2 meters could be laid vertically through the tunnel roof as second option.
With workers trapped inside the Silkyara tunnel for 15 days and recent setbacks during the ongoing mission, rescuers have started becoming anxious ove
"Internet service will also be provided. This rescue robotic system will help detect hazardous gases inside, like methane," he added. The robotic expert said that he held discussions with the officials engaged in the rescue operations regarding the ongoing rescue operation, adding that the team will implement the best possible solutions. Uttarakhand Tunnel Rescue Operation Update: Robots to Check on Mental Well-Being of 41 Trapped Workers.