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Uttarakhand CM Dhami inspects THDC tunnel accident site
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited the under-construction THDC tunnel at Mayapur (Pipalkoti) on Friday after debris and water entered the tunnel, trapping 22 workers. During his on-site inspection, Dhami entered…
The Story in Brief
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited the under-construction THDC tunnel at Mayapur (Pipalkoti) on Friday after debris and water entered the tunnel, trapping 22 workers. During his on-site inspection, Dhami entered the tunnel and reviewed rescue operations. District Magistrate Gaurav Kumar informed him that 19 workers have been rescued so far, while seven have died and three remain trapped. The CM directed officials to prioritise rescue efforts and ensure coordination among NDRF, SDRF, ITBP and police teams. The Vishnugad-Pipalkoti Hydroelectric Project tunnel is about 3 km long; ground subsidence caused debris and water to fill a 1.5 km section.
The Indian Opinion
The official narrative focuses on the CM's quick visit and the rescue machinery's efficiency. While 19 of 22 trapped have been rescued, seven deaths and three still missing are a stark counter. The critical question is why ground subsidence occurred in a THDC tunnel that was supposed to be engineered to Indian standards. The state must disclose the geological survey and safety audit reports for this stretch before declaring victory. Only full transparency on the tunnel's design and the subsidence cause will prevent such tragedies from being folded into routine political photo-ops.
Source: timesnownews.com
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