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Fix accountability for Silkyara disaster, directs cabinet secretary

IndiaTimes Sunday, 14 January 2024
Fix accountability and take action against those responsible for lapses resulting in the Silkyara tunnel collapse in Uttarkashi, cabinet secretary Rajiv Gauba has instructed the NHIDCL and road transport ministry. Gauba on Saturday chaired a review meeting on the findings of the probe into the tunnel collapse and steps being taken to salvage the project. Referring to the probe on tunnel collapse, the presentation mentioned that the detailed project report (DPR) was based on limited geological and geotechnical investigations, negligence on the part of contractor, authority engineer and the NHIDCL officials.
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