Ongoing Efforts to Recover Workers Trapped in Srisailam Tunnel Collapse

Another body of a worker trapped in the February 22 Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel collapse was discovered on Tuesday. Rescue operations are ongoing amid challenging conditions. Telangana's Chief Minister has promised compensation and urged expedited rescue efforts, involving 25 agencies and 700 personnel.

In a relentless pursuit of justice for the families of those affected by the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel collapse, rescue teams have uncovered another body. The discovery occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, marking a grim breakthrough in the ongoing recovery mission that began after the fatal accident on February 22.

The tragedy trapped eight workers underground, and the latest recovery brings further resolve to extraction efforts hindered by difficult conditions within the tunnel. The mortality toll has prompted Telangana's Chief Minister, Revanth Reddy, to announce an ex-gratia of Rs 25 lakhs for each victim's kin, with explicit calls for expedited operations at the site.

A comprehensive review of rescue efforts was conducted by CM Reddy on Monday alongside top state officials. Key updates noted over 25 agencies and 700 personnel are currently engaged in the mission, despite setbacks from debris and poor conditions in the identified 'dangerous zone' located 14 kilometers from the tunnel's inlet.

(With inputs from agencies.)