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‘Rat-hole’ miners begin operation to reach trapped 41

IndiaTimes Monday, 27 November 2023
In a dramatic alliance, six highly skilled ‘rat-hole’ miners from UP’s Jhansi have teamed up with the Indian Army on the mission to rescue 41 trapped workers from the depths of Uttarkashi’s Silkyara tunnel. Renowned for their unparalleled expertise in navigating and digging through confined spaces, these miners have been tasked with manually burrowing through the remaining 10-12 meters of rubble that separate the workers and freedom. By Monday evening — day 16 of the operation — the miners had already successfully excavated nearly a metre within just two hours.
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News video: Uttarkashi Tunnel Rescue: Workers rescued successfully | Reactions from around the globe | Oneindia

Uttarkashi Tunnel Rescue: Workers rescued successfully | Reactions from around the globe | Oneindia 04:45

Capping an operation that lasted over 400 hours, rescuers managed to reach 41 workers trapped in the Uttarkashi tunnel since November 12. It was a test of grit and perseverance – for men on both sides of the 57 metres of debris – as the rescue operation suffered one setback after another. In the...

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