March 2nd 2025.
In Nagarkurnool, the efforts to rescue the trapped individuals inside the partially collapsed SLBC tunnel have been intensified. The team has increased the number of personnel and equipment deployed to remove the silt at the identified locations. This will facilitate the process of removing debris from the tunnel once the damaged conveyor belt, which was impacted by the collapse, is repaired by Monday.
The official in charge of the operation informed that the repair work on the conveyor belt is expected to be completed by Monday, which will make it easier to remove the muck and debris from the tunnel. He also mentioned that the number of personnel and equipment at the identified locations is being increased continuously to expedite the silt removal and dewatering process.
A major breakthrough was achieved on Saturday when scientists from the National Geophysical Research Institute used Ground Penetrating Radar to detect some anomalies inside the tunnel. This provided a crucial lead in the rescue operation, as the whereabouts of four out of the eight trapped individuals were located. The Telangana Chief Minister, A Revanth Reddy, is scheduled to visit the tunnel site on Sunday evening to hold a review meeting with officials on the progress of the rescue operation.
According to the state Excise Minister, Jupally Krishna Rao, the other four individuals are believed to be trapped beneath the tunnel boring machine. It may take some time to rescue them, but the team is working tirelessly to achieve a breakthrough. When asked about the condition of the four individuals whose whereabouts have been found, the minister expressed that the chances of survival are slim.
As per the latest update from the state Disaster Management department, 18 organizations, 54 officials, and 703 people are involved in the rescue operation. The eight individuals who have been trapped since February 22nd have been identified as Manoj Kumar, Sri Niwas, Sunny Singh, Gurpreet Singh, Sandeep Sahu, Jegta Xess, Santosh Sahu, and Anuj Sahu, all hailing from Jharkhand. The rescue operations are being carried out with full force to ensure their safe and timely retrieval.
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