'Rat-hole' miners adept at burrowing small tunnels
Monday, 27 November 2023 The operation to evacuate the 41 workers trapped inside the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi saw the entry of a team of six 'rat-hole' miners on the site on Monday. The team, specialised in burrowing in small tunnels, will dig through the 10-12 meters of debris, beyond which the workers are trapped. Talking to TOI, Prasadi Lodi, a steadfast miner in the team, reassured, "We have no issue of claustrophobia as we have worked inside pipes much smaller and narrower," underscoring the fearless commitment these individuals bring to this mission.
In a heartwarming turn of events, a group of unsung heroes emerged from the depths of a crisis in Uttarakhand, demonstrating unparalleled courage and determination. Almost always overlooked, this team of 'rat-hole' miners, employees of Delhi-based Rockwell Enterprises, stepped into the spotlight as...
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Monday, 27 November 2023
