Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday said that he was relieved as all the 41 trapped workers from the under-construction Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand were rescued safely.He said that it was a well coordinated effort by multiple agencies marking one of the most significant rescue operations in recent years.
“I am completely relieved and happy as 41 trapped laborers in the Silkyara Tunnel Collapse have been successfully res- cued,” he wrote on X.
“This was a well-coordinated effort by multiple agencies, marking one of the most significant rescue operations in recent years.”The minister pointed out that various departments and agencies complemented each other despite facing numerous challenges.”Tireless and sincere efforts by everyone, coupled with prayers from all, have made this operation possible. The dedicated endeavors of the rescue teams have yielded favor- able results.”I express gratitude to each agency and individual involved in this rescue operation. Deep appreciation for the international rescue experts, administrative officers, and the Uttarakhand government for their swift and effective response,” Gadkari said.”I take this opportunity to thank Prime
M Narendra Modi, who has been constantly monitoring the entire operation and providing guidance and support whenev- er required.”CM Uttarakhand Pushkar Dhami and my col- league Gen V.K Singh almost camped there during the opera- tion. Last but not least, I thank the officers and engineers of MoRTH for their sincere efforts,” Gadkari said.
